| A guideline for cardiopulmonary conditioning in the middle-aged recreational athlete. A physiologic base. | |
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PMID: 6476186 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The aging process predisposes man to a greater concern for and sensitivity to his health and fitness. Regular exercise can improve and maintain an individual's general health regardless of the fitness level at the onset of the exercise regimen. We have noted that age does not significantly reduce the benefits (trainability) attained from exercise; however, it does appear that a prolonged sedentary lifestyle will diminish the fitness level that can be achieved. Cardiopulmonary fitness is primarily a function of the oxygen transport system and, therefore, is monitored by determining maximal aerobic capacity (VO2max). The VO2max is a highly reproducible parameter related to cardiac output and the arteriovenous oxygen difference. Exercise conditioning can improve the VO2max by augmenting both the cardiac output and the oxygen extraction within the capillaries. Resting stroke volume is increased by a conditioning effect and resting bradycardia is common. Changes in total peripheral resistance (TPR) and blood pressure are not as readily demonstrable. To produce a conditioning effect and maintain fitness it is recommended that dynamic exercise at intensities of 60 to 90% of the maximum heart rate reserve for at least 15 minutes should be performed at least 3 days/week. The total work load (as a function of intensity and duration) appears to be the most important criterion for producing a conditioning effect. Proper testing and evaluation is necessary for a clinician in prescribing an exercise program that is safe and effective. With the middle-aged individual precautions must be taken to discern any risks for a cardiovascular event or structural injury. |
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Authors:
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P B Raven; M L Smith |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of sports medicine Volume: 12 ISSN: 0363-5465 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Sports Med Publication Date: 1984 Jul-Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1984-09-24 Completed Date: 1984-09-24 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7609541 Medline TA: Am J Sports Med Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 268-77 Citation Subset: IM |
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Adult Aging Athletic Injuries / etiology Energy Metabolism Exercise Test Heart / physiology* Hemodynamics Humans Lung / physiology* Middle Aged* Oxygen Consumption Physical Education and Training* Physical Fitness* |
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