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Aging, physical activity, and health /
By: Shephard, Roy J
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Publisher: Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, c1997Description: viii, 488 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 0873228898; 9780873228893 :.Subject(s): Aging | Physical fitness | Age factors in disease | Exercise for the aged | Aging -- physiology | Exertion -- Aged | Physical Fitness -- Aged | Quality of Life | Age Factors | Idoso (condicionamento fisico) $2 larpcal | Idoso (reabilitacao) $2 larpcalDDC classification: 613.70446 Summary: Reviews the scientific literature on the physiological changes of ageing and how regular physical activity affects the ageing process. This analysis features recent theories on ageing and their effects on such medical conditions as cardiorespiratory disease and musculoskeletal diseases.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 377-472) and indexes.
Reviews the scientific literature on the physiological changes of ageing and how regular physical activity affects the ageing process. This analysis features recent theories on ageing and their effects on such medical conditions as cardiorespiratory disease and musculoskeletal diseases.