Metabolic and cardiovascular effects of body weight supported treadmill walking in healthy older adults.

Background: The purpose of this study was to determine if body weight supported treadmill training (BWSTT) decreased metabolic and cardiovascular demand in older (50-74 years) healthy adults while walking a self-selected speed. The results of this study could impact clinician application to exercise therapy.

Methods: Twenty subjects (50% female, 58.