Physical Activity and Aging

ISBN-13: 9781032684673 / Twarda / 2024 / 360 str.

Roy Shephard

Opis

In the late 1980s, the relationship between physical activity or exercise and aging was of great interest. The first edition of this book was a major review of the field. In this second edition, originally published in 1987, the author shows how far we can improve our adaptation to the aging process through an increase in personal fitness.

Recenzje

From reviews of the first edition:

‘This is an important book, which should be read by all physicians’ Age and Ageing

‘Roy Shephard is one of those rare scientists who are able to write eminently readable and authoritative books on his field while at the same time continuing to contribute important original research. In this book all those working in exercise physiology, sports medicine and geriatrics will find much of interest.’ Quarterly Journal of Experimental Physiology

Spis treści

Preface. 1. Introduction 2. Cellular Considerations 3. Gross Changes of Form and Function 4. Activity Patterns and Nutrition of the Elderly 5. Training for the Senior Citizen 6. Aging in Athletes 7. Activity and the Pathology of Aging 8. Demographic Trends and Goals for a Geriatric Society. References. Index.

O autorze

Roy J. Shephard