Table of Contents

 

 

 

 

Foreword

 

 

Preface

 

 

Acknowledgments

 

 

Introduction

 

 

Physical and Cognitive Changes with Aging

 

 

The Process of Aging

 

 

Aging and Homeostatic Processes

 

 

Aging Demographics

 

 

Theories of Aging

 

 

Physical Activity and Aging

 

 

Programming Recommendations

 

 

Summary

 

PART I

PHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS, AGE-RELATED CHANGES, AND THE ROLE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

 

Chapter 1

Cardiopulmonary System

 

 

Structure and Function

 

 

Age-Related Changes

 

 

Cardiovascular Disease and Age

 

 

Programming Recommendations

 

 

Summary

 

Chapter 2

Musculoskeletal System

 

 

Muscle Morphology

 

 

Age-Related Changes in Biochemical Properties

 

 

Skeletal Muscle, Aging, and Training

 

 

Age-Related Diseases Limiting Exercise

 

 

Programming Recommendations

 

 

Summary

 

Chapter 3

Nervous System

 

 

Overview of the Nervous System

 

 

Age-Related Diseases

 

 

Programming Recommendations

 

 

Summary

 

Chapter 4

Sensory Systems

 

 

Hearing

 

 

Vision

 

 

Touch

 

 

Smell and Taste

 

 

Programming Recommendations

 

 

Summary

 

PART II

NUTRITION, COMMON DISEASES, AND THE ROLE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

 

Chapter 5

Nutrition and Diabetes

 

 

Nutrition for Older Adults

 

 

Benefits of Exercise and Healthy Eating

 

 

Diabetes

 

 

Programming Recommendations

 

 

Summary

 

Chapter 6

Bone Health and Osteoporosis

 

 

Bone Function and Structure

 

 

Osteoporosis

 

 

Nutrition for Bone Health

 

 

Physical Activity for Bone Health

 

 

Programming Recommendations

 

 

Summary

 

PART III

PHYSIOLOGIC ADAPTABILITY TO TRAINING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

 

Chapter 7

A Functional Approach to Exercise

 

 

Principles of Exercise

 

 

Exercise Prescription

 

 

Exercise Programming

 

 

Programming Recommendations

 

 

Summary

 

Chapter 8

Training for Aerobic and Anaerobic Fitness

 

 

Review of Exercise Physiology

 

 

Benefits of Aerobic and Anaerobic Fitness

 

 

Programming Recommendations

 

 

Summary

 

Chapter 9

Training for Muscular Fitness

 

 

Review of Exercise Physiology

 

 

Resistance Training Guidelines

 

 

The Challenge of Concurrent Training

 

 

Programming Recommendations

 

 

Summary

 

Chapter 10

Exercise Adherence and Safety Measures

 

 

Exercise Adherence

 

 

Safety

 

 

Programming Recommendations

 

 

Summary

 

Chapter 11

Older Athletes and Substance Abuse

 

 

Masters Athletes

 

 

Hormones

 

 

Anabolic Steroids

 

 

Analgesics and Anti-Inflammatories

 

 

Hypertension Medications

 

 

Other Medications

 

 

Dietary Supplementation and Ergogenics

 

 

Summary

 

Appendix A

Web Resources

 

Appendix B

Forms

 

 

Bibliography and References

 

 

Index

 

 

About the Authors

 

 

About the Contributors