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Aging and exercise performance.

D A Mahler, L N Cunningham, G D Curfman

    Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
    |May 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Regular physical exercise can significantly improve cardiorespiratory function and physical performance in older adults, mitigating age-related declines. Exercise training enhances efficiency, boosting functional capacity and well-being.

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    Area of Science:

    • Physiology
    • Gerontology
    • Exercise Science

    Background:

    • Aging leads to diverse physiological changes in the oxygen transport system.
    • Physical performance and maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) typically decline with age.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the physiological adaptations to aging in the oxygen transport system.
    • To explore the impact of exercise training on these age-related changes.
    • To provide exercise recommendations for older adults.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of physiological changes during aging.
    • Analysis of the effects of exercise training on cardiorespiratory function.
    • Discussion of exercise testing and prescription guidelines.

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    Main Results:

    • Exercise training can attenuate age-related declines in physical performance and VO2max.
    • Cardiovascular changes with age include altered heart rate and myocardial response.
    • Cardiac output during exercise in the elderly is maintained through increased ventricular filling.

    Conclusions:

    • Exercise training enhances the efficiency of the lungs, heart, and skeletal muscles in older adults.
    • Physiological benefits of exercise include increased functional capacity and well-being.
    • Individualized exercise prescriptions are recommended, with aerobic training goals of 30 minutes at moderate intensity, at least 3 days per week.