Exclusion criteria
musculoskeletal disorders, knee pain, cardiovascular diseases
MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS, CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
The criteria for exclusion were as follows: (i) engagement in physical exercise training within the previous year; (ii) the presence of cardiovascular diseases and/or musculoskeletal disorders that would hinder participation in exercises; (iii) a radiographic grade of 1 or > 2 according to the Kellgren-Lawrence scale; (iv) a history of knee joint surgery; (v) consumption of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs within the preceding three months for knee pain; and (vi) intra-articular administration of hyaluronic acid and/or corticosteroids within the preceding six months.