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Table 3 LChanges in the physical fitness of the subjects after 12 wk of combined exercise training

Variable	Combined exercise (n = 31)		Control (n = 21)		P
	Pre	Post	Pre	Post
Grip strength (kg)	25.8 ± 9.3	28.0 ± 8.6	29.5 ± 10.0	29.3 ± 8.2	0.113
Leg strength (kg)	42.5 ± 21.0	62.6 ± 21.6b	42.4 ± 15.2	42.8 ± 5.5	0.009d
YMCA step test (beat per min)	122.4 ± 16.0	111.0 ± 13.9	120.3 ± 16.4	119.6 ± 11.7	0.084
Vertical jump (cm)	21.5 ± 10.1	27.8 ± 11.2f	21.5 ± 12.2	24.3 ± 11.2	0.159
Sit and reach (cm)	4.3 ± 8.9	5.7 ± 8.8a	3.9 ± 8.5	5.4 ± 8.1	0.549

The values are shown as the mean ± SD. The change in leg strength reflect the difference in the time × group interaction between the exercise and control groups (^dP = 0.009); Significant differences between pre and post combined exercise group in leg strength (^bP = 0.003). Significant differences between pre and post combined exercise group in vertical jump (^fP = 0.001). Significant differences between pre and post combined exercise group in sit and reach (^aP = 0.033).