Physical Activity for Health and Longevity

Physical activity, physical fitness and longevity.

Numerous studies consistently have shown that higher levels of physical activity are associated with decreased risks of coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, hypertension, non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, colon and, possibly, breast cancer, as well as osteoporosis. The biological processes proposed to explain these inverse associations are highly plausible. If physical activi...

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in younger adults (Kohrt et al. 1991). The interrelationships of age, \i02max, and training status are evident when the loss inVO,max with age is compared for active and sedentary individuals (Figure 3-5). When the cardiorespiratory responses of an older adult are coinpared with those of a young or middleaged adult at the same absolute submaximal rate of work, stroke volume for an older person ...

Associations of light, moderate, and vigorous intensity physical activity with longevity. The Harvard Alumni Health Study.

Physical activity is associated with better health; however, the optimal intensity of activity remains unclear. A total of 13,485 men (mean age, 57.5 years) from the Harvard Alumni Health Study reported their walking, stair climbing, and sports/recreation in 1977. Between 1977 and 1992, 2,539 died. After adjusting for the different activity components, distance walked and storeys climbed indepe...

Physical Activity and Health

Physical activity and health.

Physical activity is an important determinant of both physical and psychological health. Regular physical activity exerts beneficial effects on onset and progression of a number chronic diseases, well-being, and has positive effect to communities and societies. Unfortunately, more than 60% of world-wide adults do not reach the recommended levels of physical activity. This paper presents the pre...