Exercise training as a preventive tool for age-related disorders: a brief review

Autor(es)

Emmanuel Gomes Ciolac ^[1]

Afiliação do(s) autor(es)

^[1] Univ Estadual Paulista UNESP, Dept Phys Educ, Sch Sci, Bauru, SP - Brazil

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: Clinics; v. 68, n. 5, p. 710-717, 2013-05-00.

Resumo

Aging populations are a worldwide phenomenon affecting both developed and developing countries. This issue raises serious concerns for both governments and the general population. Regular participation in physical activity and/or exercise training programs can minimize the physiological alterations that occur during aging and may contribute to improvements in health and well-being. The present review will discuss the role of regular exercise training in preventing age-related physiological decline and, consequently, associated chronic diseases. Compelling evidence that regular exercise and/or physical activity can improve quality of life, prevent or control the development of chronic disease and increase life expectancy is shown. In summary, regular exercise training and/or physical activity has an important influence on aging and may help to prevent age-related disorders. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 13/00753-9 - Treinamento Físico como uma Ferramenta para Prevenção de Desordens Associadas ao Envelhecimento: Uma Breve Revisão
• Beneficiário: Emmanuel Gomes Ciolac
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Publicações científicas - Artigo