Crossfit Masters - The Effects of Aging

Question 1

The Physiological Effects of Aging
What are 3 common hormanal changes in aging?

Answer 1

• reduced testoteron in men
• reduced estrogen and progesteron in women (menopause)
• decreased insulin sensitvity (particularly if overweight)

Question 2

The Physiological Effects of Aging

What are 3 common immune system changes in aging?

Answer 2

• inflammation increased
• immune function decrease
• more susceptible to illness

Question 3

The Physiological Effects of Aging

What are 5 common musculoskeletal changes in aging?

Answer 3

• bone mineral density decreased
• reduction in joint mobility
• onset of osteoarthritic processes
• decrease in muscle funciton
• reduction in Type II muscle fibers

Question 4

The Physiological Effects of Aging
What are 3 common stamina and cardiovascualr respiratory endurance changeds in aging?

Answer 4

• cardiac, vacular, and pulmonary functions decline
• reduction in aerobic capacity and VO2 max (O2 uptake)
• decrease i nmaximal heart rate and cardiac stroke volume