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The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of combined exercise on body composition and life-related fitness factor in oldest old women over 85yrs. For study i divided ten subjects that wanted to join this program voluntary and understood this program into two groups; control(Con, n＝5) and exercise(Ex, n＝5). After dividing groups, i tested body composition and fitness factors; grip strength, muscle endurance of leg, flexibility, balance and agility. Ex group had joined exercise program that consist of aerobic and resistance training for 6 weeks(60min/day, 3 times a week). When the program finished, i tested the same factors of the precise one more time. For results, exercise group had improved in grip strength, muscle endurance of leg and agility after joining program(p<.05). Therefore combined exercise that is short-term relatively improves life-related fitness factors and this result shows that to join the exercise program affects coming back to life in oldest old people positively.