Aging, physical activity, and health
Choice Reviews OnlinePublished 1 December 1997
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Abstract
Immediate benefits of exercise in the elderly include arousal, improved appetite, enhanced blood glucose regulation, decreased obesity, an improved lipid profile, and relief of constipation. Functional gains include increased cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and bone strength. Overall lifespan is increased, with more substantial gains in disability-free and quality-adjusted life expectancies. Unless activity is excessive, immune function is enhanced. Regular physical activity is also helpful in the secondary and tertiary treatment of many chronic diseases. The risks of physical activity (immunosuppression, injury, and sudden death) are less than in younger individuals, because the elderly exercise less vigorously. Regular moderate physical activity is thus an important health recommendation for seniors.
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