Physical activity and aging
The effects of exercise on aging are discussed under 4 headings viz. whether there is evidence that exercise might delay aging, the physiological and biochemical factors that alter with age, how exercise training influences these factors and ends with advice on how to start exercising at an older ag...
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1983-12-01
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| author | T. D. Noakes |
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| description | The effects of exercise on aging are discussed under 4 headings viz. whether there is evidence that exercise might delay aging, the physiological and biochemical factors that alter with age, how exercise training influences these factors and ends with advice on how to start exercising at an older age. The author concludes that regular exercise is of great benefit to preserve physical well-being into old age. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e2208fdad95642b08cee627ade6b7b7f2022-12-22T02:56:26ZengAOSISSouth African Journal of Physiotherapy0379-61752410-82191983-12-01394889210.4102/sajp.v39i4.826689Physical activity and agingT. D. Noakes0Metropolitan Sport Science Centre, Department of Physiology, University of Cape TownThe effects of exercise on aging are discussed under 4 headings viz. whether there is evidence that exercise might delay aging, the physiological and biochemical factors that alter with age, how exercise training influences these factors and ends with advice on how to start exercising at an older age. The author concludes that regular exercise is of great benefit to preserve physical well-being into old age.https://sajp.co.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/826No keywords available |
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