Physiology of Exercise and Healthy Aging 2nd Edition

With  life expectancy increasing globally, older adults around the world want  to live active lifestyles with improved health and higher quality of  life. Physiology of Exercise and Healthy Aging, Second Edition, examines the effects of the aging process on the major physiological  systems and identifies the positive impacts of physical activity and  regular exercise for older adults, including delaying specific diseases  and increasing quality of life.

Students will be presented with  foundational concepts of physiology to understand the structural and  functional changes on the major physiological systems throughout the  aging process. Physiological responses to acute and chronic exercise are  examined, with comprehensive coverage of studies on age-related  diseases and other common issues for older adults, including  cardiovascular disease, cardiorespiratory fitness, type 2 diabetes,  muscle metabolism and strength, osteoporosis, neurophysiology, and  arthritis, plus content new to this edition that addresses mental  health, pelvic floor issues and incontinence, and sexual activity.

 Programming recommendations in each chapter translate exercise science  into practice, examining the benefits of exercise, contraindicated  exercises, and other forms of physical activity beneficial to the aging  population. Exercise considerations address the training needs of older  adults in three unique groups: average aging adults, frail elderly with  special needs, and masters athletes, with expanded content more  reflective of today's active seniors. With an emphasis on screening and  assessment, coupled with basic principles of exercise and training  programs, students will learn to safely administer exercise programs  that meet the needs of older adults—in any stage of aging and at various  levels of physical activity—to contribute to increased health and  quality of life for all.

Chapter-opening quotes bring content to  life with insights from scientists, fitness professionals, and other  experts. Chapter objectives, new to this edition, help readers to  understand and apply key concepts. Questions to Consider at the end of  each chapter provide tools for reflection, while references direct  students to additional reading and opportunities for further learning.  An appendix offers easy access to assessments and forms, including a  Three-Day Nutritional Assessment form and a Client Report form,  preparing readers for professional use in their careers with older adult  clients.

Physiology of Exercise and Healthy Aging, Second Edition, delivers a thorough discussion of the physiological effects of aging  and illustrates the power of exercise as a tool to reduce or offset the  effects of aging in order to improve the quality of life enjoyed by our  aging population.