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  • Gerontology and Exercise Physiology
  • Cellular Metabolism and Oxidative Stress

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  • Biological aging involves cellular metabolic and physicochemical changes impacting public health.
  • Lifestyle factors like diet and physical activity are crucial for healthy aging.
  • Physical activity influences antioxidant defense mechanisms but can also induce exercise-induced oxidative stress.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of physical activity in oxidative stress during aging.
  • To explore hormesis and exercise for sarcopenia prevention and treatment.
  • To examine the effects of physical activity and sport on aging in women.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review analyzing authors' reports on physical activity, oxidative stress, and aging.
  • Examination of hormesis and exercise interventions for sarcopenia.
  • Synthesis of recent studies on physical activity, sport, and female aging.

Main Results:

  • Physical activity generally enhances antioxidant defenses (e.g., SOD, catalase).
  • Intense or prolonged exercise can temporarily increase reactive oxygen species (ROS) production.
  • The interplay between physical activity and oxidative stress in aging is multifaceted, influenced by exercise parameters and individual adaptations.

Conclusions:

  • Physical activity plays a complex role in aging, influencing oxidative stress and potentially mitigating age-related diseases like sarcopenia.
  • Exercise and hormesis represent potential strategies for managing age-related decline.
  • Specific considerations exist for the impact of physical activity and sport on aging women.