Open AccessSkeletal Muscle Mitochondrial Energetics Are Associated With Maximal Aerobic Capacity and Walking Speed in Older Adults
Author(s) -
Paul M. Coen,
Sharon A. Jubrias,
Giovanna Distéfano,
Francesca Amati,
Dawn C. Mackey,
Nancy W. Glynn,
Todd M. Manini,
Stephanie E. Wohlgemuth,
Christiaan Leeuwenburgh,
Steven R. Cummings,
Anne B. Newman,
Luigi Ferrucci,
Frederico G. S. Toledo,
Eric G. Shankland,
Kevin E. Conley,
Bret H. Goodpaster
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
the journals of gerontology series a
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1758-535X
pISSN - 1079-5006
DOI - 10.1093/gerona/gls196
Subject(s) - oxidative phosphorylation , skeletal muscle , respiration , medicine , preferred walking speed , biology , aerobic capacity , endocrinology , anatomy , biochemistry , physiology
Lower ambulatory performance with aging may be related to a reduced oxidative capacity within skeletal muscle. This study examined the associations between skeletal muscle mitochondrial capacity and efficiency with walking performance in a group of older adults.
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