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| Ageing of the cardiovascular system during 33 years of aerobic exercise | | Author(s) | Fred W Kasch, John L Boyer, Paul K Schmidt |
| Journal title | Age and Ageing, vol 28, no 6, October 1999 |
| Pages | pp 531-536 |
| Keywords | Exercise ; Cardiovascular systems ; Blood pressure ; Ageing process ; Older men ; Middle aged ; Longitudinal surveys ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | Increasing age affects aerobic capacity, with an average loss of 10% or more per decade. In this study of the effects of ageing on the circulatory system in middle-aged men, 15 men initially aged 45 years took part in an exercise training programme for 25-33 years. Nine serial measurements were made at rest and during maximal effort. Aerobic training consisted of swimming, jogging, walking and cycling 3-4 time a week. Sessions were for 61-70 mins at 77%-84% of heart rate reserve. There was no change in resting heart rate, blood pressure, percentage fat or body composition. Minimal cardiovascular losses at maximal work included 5.8% to 6.8% in maximal oxygen uptake per decade, 25 beats in maximum heart rate and 26 beats in heart rate reserve. Exercise training has a favourable effect on ageing of the cardiovascular system in older men, resulting in minimal loss of oxygen uptake, no risk in resting blood pressure, and no change in body composition. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-991201230 A |
| Classmark | CEA: BKK: BKL: BG: BC: SE: 3J: 7T |
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