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Physical training in the aged person.

T Koro1

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan.

Japanese Circulation Journal
|November 1, 1990
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Physical training improves cardiovascular function and serum lipids in older adults. Exercise led to decreased heart rate response, increased HDL-cholesterol, and improved cardiac contractility across groups.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Exercise Science

Background:

  • Physical training is crucial for functional activation in aging populations.
  • Cardiovascular function and serum lipids are key indicators of health in older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of a 4-month physical training program on cardiovascular function and serum lipids in elderly individuals.
  • To compare the effects of training on active (Group A) versus inactive (Group B) elderly subjects.

Main Methods:

  • 63 elderly subjects (males and females) were divided into active and inactive groups.
  • Training heart rates were calculated using Karvonen's formula.
  • Subjects underwent supervised physical training twice weekly for 4 months.

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Main Results:

  • Heart rate response to exercise decreased in all groups post-training.
  • HDL-cholesterol significantly increased, and triglycerides decreased in both groups.
  • Cardiac contractility improved, indicated by a decreased pre-ejection period to ejection time ratio.

Conclusions:

  • Regular physical training positively impacts cardiovascular function and lipid profiles in the elderly.
  • The study highlights the benefits of exercise for improving cardiac health and metabolic markers in aging individuals.