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Dollar value of resistance training

One year after an intervention with women ages 65-75 years who lived in the community, a cost-utility analysis (a ratio of the cost of an intervention compared to the benefit) was conducted based on health status and utilization of healthcare resources to estimate incremental cost per quality-adjusted life year gained. The women engaged in resistance training once a week or twice a week, or a toning and balance class.

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