Gender, Physical Activity, and Aging

✍ Scribed by Roy J. Shephard

Year: 2001
Tongue: English
Leaves: 303
Edition: 1
Category: Library

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✦ Synopsis

The areas of gender differences in aging, functional capacity, and the response to physical activity have often been the basis for speculation rather than informed judgment. Gender, Physical Activity, and Aging draws upon the sound knowledge base of leading investigators to provide objective, evidence-based evaluations of particular facets of the aging process. Focusing on gender differences, it examines the rate of aging, loss of functional capacity, disability, and the quality of life among the elderly and presents evidence of potential modification through physical activity and lifestyle.

✦ Table of Contents

Front Cover......Page 1
Preface......Page 6
About the Editor......Page 10
Contents......Page 14
1. Technical Problems in Comparing Data for Male and Female Subjects......Page 16
2. Physical Activity Patterns, Assessment, and Motivation in Older Adults......Page 28
3. Constitution or Environment? The Basis of Regional and Ethnic Differences in the Interactions among Gender, Age, and Functional Capacity......Page 56
4. Limitations to Oxygen Transport with Aging......Page 94
5. Physical Activity, Fitness, and Gender in Relation to Morbidity, Survival, Quality of Life, and Independence in Older Age......Page 114
6. Aging of the Neuromuscular System: Influences of Gender and Physical Activity......Page 136
7. Aging and Sarcopenia: Influences of Gender and Physical Activity......Page 166
8. Aging, Gender, and Susceptibility to Muscle Damage and Overtraining......Page 190
9. Aging of Joints and Skeletal System: Influence of Gender and Physical Activity......Page 210
10. Aging, Obesity, and Metabolic Regulation: Influence of Gender and Physical Activity......Page 232
11. Aging of Immune and Hormonal Responses: Influences of Gender and Physical Activity......Page 252
12. Conclusions: Implications for Health and Society......Page 280
Index......Page 298

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