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Exercise as a Therapy for Successful Aging
Exercise as a Treatment to Support Healthy Aging
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Abstract
Regular physical activity may prevent frailty and disability in aging individuals.
- Exercise targets improvements in the cardiorespiratory, vascular, nervous, and skeletal muscle systems as people age.
- It may mitigate the biological hallmarks of aging, which include primary, antagonistic, and integrative factors.
- Different types of exercise can provide varying benefits for older adults.
- Multicomponent exercise interventions, combining resistance and high-intensity interval training, could enhance health outcomes.
- Overcoming barriers to exercise requires addressing psychological, economic, social, environmental, and gender-related factors.
- Governments may facilitate increased participation by promoting evidence-based strategies and supportive environments for older adults.
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