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[Exercise as prevention of illness in the elderly]
Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie
|November 1, 1993
Summary
Regular physical exercise is crucial for preventing illness in older adults. Exercise training offers significant health benefits, improving conditions like heart disease and slowing age-related decline.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Exercise Physiology
- Preventive Medicine
Context:
- Aging leads to reduced physiological efficiency and adaptability.
- Older adults require tailored physical activity approaches.
- Physical activity is increasingly recognized for its role in healthy aging.
Purpose:
- To highlight the role of physical exercise in preventing age-related diseases.
- To emphasize exercise training as a primary preventive measure for the elderly.
- To discuss the benefits and risks of physical activity in older populations.
Summary:
- Physiological changes in the elderly decrease organ efficiency and adaptability.
- Exercise training is paramount for illness prevention in old age.
- Specific physical activities like coordination, flexibility, strength, and rapidity training require individual assessment.
Impact:
- Physical exercise combats coronary artery disease, metabolic diseases, and hypertension.
- Suitable physical training improves cerebral functions and musculoskeletal health.
- General exercise training mitigates cardiopulmonary efficiency loss associated with aging.