The effects of aging and endurance exercise on cardiovascular performance in healthy elderly: A review of the literature

Antonio Cherubini, James L. Donahue, David T. Lowenthal, Patrizia Mecocci, John R. Meuleman, Dario Maggio, Umberto Senin

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Abstract

CV performance declines over time in healthy elderly subjects due to aging, as well as declining physical activity. Recent studies with older, often sedentary individuals, demonstrate that aerobic endurance exercise may improve several measures of CV function. Although further research is needed to characterize the CV effects of exercise, particularly in elderly women and the oldest old population, aerobic endurance exercise should be advocated in the healthy elderly.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)25-32
Number of pages8
JournalAmerican Journal of Geriatric Cardiology
Volume7
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - Mar 1998

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Geriatrics and Gerontology
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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