Title:
Physiology of exercise and healthy aging / Albert W. Taylor, Michel J. Johnson.
Author:
Taylor, Albert W.
Johnson, Michel J., 1966-
General Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 235-261) and index.
Introduction. Physical and cognitive changes with aging -- The process of aging -- Aging and homeostatic processes -- Aging demographics -- Theories of aging -- Physical activity and aging -- Programming recommendations -- Physiological systems, age-related changes, and the role of physical activity. Cardiopulmonary system. Structure and function -- Age-related changes -- Cardiovascular disease and age -- Musculoskeletal system. Muscle morphology -- Age-related changes in biochemical properties -- Skeletal muscle, aging, and training -- Age-related diseases limiting exercise -- Nervous system. Overview of the nervous system -- Age-related diseases.
Sensory systems. Hearing -- Vision -- Touch -- Smell and taste -- Nutrition, common diseases, and the role of physical activity. Nutrition and diabetes. Nutrition for older adults -- Benefits of exercise and healthy eating -- Diabetes -- Bone health and osteoporosis. Bone function and structure -- Osteoporosis -- Nutrition for bone health -- Physical activity for bone health -- Physiologic adaptability to training and physical activity. A functional approach to exercise. Principles of exercise -- Exercise prescription -- Exercise programming -- Training for aerobic and anaerobic fitness. Review of exercise physiology -- Benefits of aerobic and anaerobic fitness -- Training for muscular fitness. Review of exercise physiology -- Resistance training guidelines -- The challenge of concurrent training.
Exercise adherence and safety measures. Exercise adherence -- Safety -- Older athletes and substance abuse. Masters athletes -- Hormones -- Anabolic steroids -- Analgesics and anti-inflammatories -- Hypertension medications -- Other medications -- Dietary supplementation and ergogenics.
"As life expectancy increases, so does the need to understand the factors that increase health and vitality. Physiology of Exercise and Healthy Aging applies the science of exercise physiology to an analysis of the aging process and identifies the positive effects of regular exercise and physical activity on longevity, delaying specific diseases, decreasing morbidity, and increasing quality of life. It describes the aging process, the structural and functional changes that characterize advancing age, and exercise programming concerns for the aged." "Professionals will find forms that can be photocopied and used with clients or patients. Students will appreciate review features, including chapter outlines, discussion questions, and references. This text will enable both students and professionals to grasp the advantages of appropriate physical activity for the elderly and how to safely administer exercise programs that contribute to the increased health and quality of life of older adults."--BOOK JACKET.
Publisher:
Human Kinetics,
Publication Place:
Champaign, IL :
ISBN:
9780736058384 (hbk.)
0736058389 (hbk.)
Subject:
Aging -- Physiological aspects.
Exercise -- Physiological aspects.
Exercise for older people -- Physiological aspects.
Contents:
Introduction. Physical and cognitive changes with aging -- The process of aging -- Aging and homeostatic processes -- Aging demographics -- Theories of aging -- Physical activity and aging -- Programming recommendations -- Physiological systems, age-related changes, and the role of physical activity. Cardiopulmonary system. Structure and function -- Age-related changes -- Cardiovascular disease and age -- Musculoskeletal system. Muscle morphology -- Age-related changes in biochemical properties -- Skeletal muscle, aging, and training -- Age-related diseases limiting exercise -- Nervous system. Overview of the nervous system -- Age-related diseases.
Sensory systems. Hearing -- Vision -- Touch -- Smell and taste -- Nutrition, common diseases, and the role of physical activity. Nutrition and diabetes. Nutrition for older adults -- Benefits of exercise and healthy eating -- Diabetes -- Bone health and osteoporosis. Bone function and structure -- Osteoporosis -- Nutrition for bone health -- Physical activity for bone health -- Physiologic adaptability to training and physical activity. A functional approach to exercise. Principles of exercise -- Exercise prescription -- Exercise programming -- Training for aerobic and anaerobic fitness. Review of exercise physiology -- Benefits of aerobic and anaerobic fitness -- Training for muscular fitness. Review of exercise physiology -- Resistance training guidelines -- The challenge of concurrent training.
Exercise adherence and safety measures. Exercise adherence -- Safety -- Older athletes and substance abuse. Masters athletes -- Hormones -- Anabolic steroids -- Analgesics and anti-inflammatories -- Hypertension medications -- Other medications -- Dietary supplementation and ergogenics.
Physical Description:
xxx, 274 p. : ill. ;
Electronic Location:
http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0717/2007019595.html
http://bvbr.bib-bvb.de:8991/F?func=service&doc_library=BVB01&doc_number=016959944&line_number=0001&func_code=DB_RECORDS&service_type=MEDIA
Publication Date:
c2008.
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