Training Intervention in a Controlled Population of Frail Elderly

"Intervention characteristics: 24weeks, 5days/week, 60min/session Day 1, 3 and 5 15 min (a) 40 min (b) 5 min (d) Day 2 and 4 15 min (a) 40 min (c) 5 min (d)~Legend:~min. =minutes a = Proprioception exercises, postural sway and dynamic balance, coordination and flexibility of the lumbo-pelvic area b = Aerobic training 65% maximal Heart rate c = Strength training arms and legs d = Stretching"

"Enrolled patients will receive nutritional information on optimal daily energy intake, ensuring at least a daily protein intake of 1 g. of by kg of weight.~Calcium plus vitamin D (total amount 1200 mg calcium plus 800 IU of vitamin D) Vitamin D will be provided if calcidiol (Cldl) blood levels are lower than 30 ng/ml.~Cldl 20-29 ng/dl it will provide calciferol 20.000 IU every 15 days (3 months) Cldl 10-19 ng/dl it will provide calciferol 20.000 IU every 10 days (3 months) Cldl 1-9 ng/dl it will provide calciferol 20.000 IU every 7 days (3 months)"