L15: Physical Activity for Healthy Ageing Flashcards
What age atre masters’ atheletes
35+
Who was Harriette Thompson (92, USA) and what was her achievement in 2015?
In 2015, she was the oldest woman to complete a marathon. her first race was at 76
Who was Stanislaw Kowalski (111, Poland) and what was his achievement in 2015
In 2015, aged 105, he became the oldest athlete to compete in sprinting, shot put, and discus throw
What are the four benefits of long-term exercise on lipid profile and metabolism?
- Lower triglycerides
- Improve glucose control
- Increase insulin sensitivity
- Maintain or increase REE
In what 4 ways are masters athletes’ body composition better than sedentary individuals?
- Lower BMI
- Lower waist-to-hip ratio
- Higher muscle mass
- Higher bone density
Why is a mix of aerobic and anaerobic exercise beneficial for older adults?
Aerobic exercise improves the cardiovascular system whilst anaerobic exercise improves strength and muscle mass
What is the difference between physiological and pathological hypertrophy?
Physiological ageing: Normal or enhanced cardiac function due to chronic exercise
Pathological ageing: Worse cardiac function due to illness or chronic sedentary behaviour
How does having a lower resting and submaxiaml HR benefit cardiovascular system?
The heart is stronger (greater contractile force, higher stroke volume) and can better resist stress
Despite the benefits of high intensity exercise, what is a potential risk for males?
Coronary artery calcification due to a transient increase in parathyroid hormone
How does cardiovascular mortality differ between sedentary individuals and extremely active individuals?
Sedentary: 60%
Active: 20%
In what 4 ways does long-term exercise benefit mental health?
- Improved sleep
- More interest in sex
- Less stress
- Less depressive symptoms
