Elders can reverse loss of exercise efficiency

Before training, younger subjects had a much higher exercise capacity, as shown by a 42% higher peak oxygen consumption, which was associated with an 8% higher efficiency than older subjects. But the exercise program-90 minutes, three days per week for up to six months-improved older participants�...

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Published inMedical Post Vol. 42; no. 12; p. 44
Main Author Payne, Doug
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Chicago EnsembleIQ 04.04.2006
Subjects
Efficiency
Exercise
Fitness training programs
Older people
Physical fitness
Women
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ISSN0025-7435

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Summary:Before training, younger subjects had a much higher exercise capacity, as shown by a 42% higher peak oxygen consumption, which was associated with an 8% higher efficiency than older subjects. But the exercise program-90 minutes, three days per week for up to six months-improved older participants' exercise efficiency by 30%, versus only 2% among their younger counterparts.
ISSN:0025-7435