Open AccessExercise in Aging: Be Balanced
Author(s) -
Joanna Gronek,
Michał Boraczyński,
Piotr Gronek,
Dariusz Wieliński,
Jacek Tarnas,
Sławomir Marszałek,
Yi Tang
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
aging and disease
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.808
H-Index - 54
ISSN - 2152-5250
DOI - 10.14336/ad.2021.0107
Subject(s) - meditation , gerontology , healthy aging , medicine , mindfulness , physical activity , population , athletes , physical therapy , clinical psychology , philosophy , theology , environmental health
The beneficial effects of exercise are recognized for preventing physical and cognitive decline during the aging process. However, there is still a gap concerning recommended intensity, volume, frequency and mode of exercise especially for older people. The aim of this study was to investigate an appropriate type of physical activity (PA) model for healthy aging. A commentary of the influence of PA and exercise on healthy aging through an online search of the databases Web of Science, PubMed and Google Scholar. Two living groups can be considered as potential references: modern hunter-gatherer small-scale population and master athletes. Greater physical activity is proposed for healthy aging than that recommended by WHO. Additionally, mindfulness meditation techniques during exercise are recommended especially for persons practicing long-duration exercises. Complex and compound exercise and workouts should include challenging exercises adjusted and balanced to provide clients, especially older people, with noticeable changes and progress.