Exercise Prescription

Question 1

What changes can occur to the immune system with resistance strength training in older adults?

Answer 1

• Increased proinflammatory cytokines IL1 & 10, C-reactive protein and TNF-alpha
• Increased proinflammatory cytokines related to Alzheimer’s, atherosclerosis, cancer and diabetes

Question 2

What are absolute contraindications to exercise?

Answer 2

• Recent ECG changes
• MCI
• Unstable angina
• Uncontrolled arrhythmia.
• 3rd degree heart block
• Acute congestive heart failure

Question 3

What are relative contraindications to exercise?

Answer 3

• High blood pressure
• Cardiomyopathies
• Valvular heart disease
• Ventricular ectopy
• Uncontrolled metabolic disease

Question 4

What effects can stepping interventions have on older adults?

Answer 4

Reactive and volitional stepping interventions reduce falls among older adults by ~50%.

Question 5

What are the principles of exercise prescription for older adults?

Answer 5

• Screen for other issues

- Low intensity exercise with high reps, progress to high intensity with less reps

Question 6

What are some fundamental movements that essential for daily functioning?

Answer 6

• Squat
• Lunge
• Push
• Pull
• Hinge (bend)
• Brace
• Rotation