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Exercise comes of age
 — rationale and recommendations for a geriatric exercise prescription
Author(s)Maria Antoinette Fiatarone Singh
Journal titleJournals of Gerontology: Series A, Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, vol 57A, no 5, May 2002
Pagespp M262-M282
KeywordsExercise ; Preventative medicine.
AnnotationA rationale for the use of exercise and physical activity for health promotion and disease prevention is offered. Evidence is presented that exercise can minimise the physiological changes associated with typical ageing; can contribute to physiological health and well-being; and has a role in the treatment of disease, as well as preventing and treating disability. Specific exercise recommendations for geriatric patients include resistance training, aerobic exercise, balance training, and flexibility exercise. Gaps in knowledge and controversial areas requiring further study are identified. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-020725202 A
ClassmarkCEA: LK2

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