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The purpose of this study was to determine effects of elastic resistance training to exercise frequency on body composition and functional fitness in elderly women. 23 elderly women(71.8±58 years) were randomly divided into control(n=8), two days/week exercise group(GroupⅠ, n=7) and three days/week exercise group(GroupⅡ, n=8). Supervised exercise program was performed 60 minutes a day for 12 weeks using the elastic bands. We measured subjects' body composition, functional fitness(strength, muscle endurance, flexibility, balance, speed, cardiovascular endurance). After 12 weeks exercise program, elastic resistance exercise program didn't affect body fat of elderly women. Elderly women participated in exercise program groups showed significantly greater improvement of functional fitness such as strength, muscle endurance, flexibility, balance than control group. However, we didn't show significant difference between GroupⅠ and GroupⅡ in functional fitness. In conclusion, we observed the improvement of functional fitness in elderly women through both twice a week and three times a week participation in elastic resistance program.