With life expectancy increasing globally, older adults around the
world want to live active lifestyles with improved health and
higher quality of life. Physiology of Exercise and Healthy Aging,
Second Edition, examines the effects of the aging process on the
major physiological systems and identifies the positive impacts of
physical activity and regular exercise for older adults, including
delaying specific diseases and increasing quality of life. Students
will be presented with foundational concepts of physiology to
understand the structural and functional changes on the major
physiological systems throughout the aging process. Physiological
responses to acute and chronic exercise are examined, with
comprehensive coverage of studies on age-related diseases and other
common issues for older adults, including cardiovascular disease,
cardiorespiratory fitness, type 2 diabetes, muscle metabolism and
strength, osteoporosis, neurophysiology, and arthritis, plus
content new to this edition that addresses mental health, pelvic
floor issues and incontinence, and sexual activity. Programming
recommendations in each chapter translate exercise science into
practice, examining the benefits of exercise, contraindicated
exercises, and other forms of physical activity beneficial to the
aging population. Exercise considerations address the training
needs of older adults in three unique groups: average aging adults,
frail elderly with special needs, and masters athletes, with
expanded content more reflective of today's active seniors. With an
emphasis on screening and assessment, coupled with basic principles
of exercise and training programs, students will learn to safely
administer exercise programs that meet the needs of older adults-in
any stage of aging and at various levels of physical activity-to
contribute to increased health and quality of life for all.
Chapter-opening quotes bring content to life with insights from
scientists, fitness professionals, and other experts. Chapter
objectives, new to this edition, help readers to understand and
apply key concepts. Questions to Consider at the end of each
chapter provide tools for reflection, while references direct
students to additional reading and opportunities for further
learning. An appendix offers easy access to assessments and forms,
including a Three-Day Nutritional Assessment form and a Client
Report form, preparing readers for professional use in their
careers with older adult clients. Physiology of Exercise and
Healthy Aging, Second Edition, delivers a thorough discussion of
the physiological effects of aging and illustrates the power of
exercise as a tool to reduce or offset the effects of aging in
order to improve the quality of life enjoyed by our aging
population.
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