Discusses the effects of aerobic exercise in the treatment of metabolic syndrome-related disorders; heart and pulmonary diseases; locomotive apparatus disorders; neurological diseases; and, gastrointestinal disorders. This title also discusses suggested potential mechanisms for the beneficial effects of aerobic exercise.

The idea of assessment in the fields of physical exercise and health refers to a process of attributing values or concepts. This book presents and discusses research which shows physical exercise and health professionals the importance of a program of measurement and assessment which enables to safely prescribe physical exercise to elderly people.