Open AccessPhysical activity and aging
Author(s) -
Timothy D. Noakes
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
south african journal of physiotherapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.166
H-Index - 3
eISSN - 2410-8219
pISSN - 0379-6175
DOI - 10.4102/sajp.v39i4.826
Subject(s) - gerontology , successful aging , psychology , physical therapy , physical fitness , medicine , physical medicine and rehabilitation
The effects of exercise on aging are discussed under 4 headings viz. whether there is evidence that exercise might delay aging, the physiological and biochemical factors that alter with age, how exercise training influences these factors and ends with advice on how to start exercising at an older age. The author concludes that regular exercise is of great benefit to preserve physical well-being into old age.