Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance 9th Edition by Scott Powers, Edward Howley

Exercise 10

How do older adults respond to exercise training compared to younger subjects?

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Elderly people experience certain age related changes that pose limitations to their physical activity. Due to reduced immune responses, many of them suffer from chronic diseases, which poses additional problem to design an exercise regimen for them. However, regular participation in physical activity helps elder people in preventing the progress of diseases and increases the muscle tone. This helps them to lead an independent life for a longer time period.