Handgrip strength
There was no group x time interaction between the two groups before and after 8 weeks. Overall, there was a slight improvement in dominant arm handgrip strength in the exercise group, but it did not reach statistical significance (28.7 ± 11.7 to 30.3 ± 14.0 kg; P = 0.15). However, 5 out of 10 participants increased > 1 kg of handgrip strength (dominant arm) following the 8-week exercise training, compared to one participant in the control group. There was no significant change in the control group (P > 0.05).