Older Adult Exercise Presciption Flashcards
1
Q
With age there is _____ of myelinated nerve fibers.
A
Loss
2
Q
With age there is ______ ability of nerves to regenerate and reinnervate muscle.
A
decreased
3
Q
Why do older adults need endurance training?
A
To improve CV response to aerobic exercise, rather than muscle endurance.
4
Q
How is left ventricular contractility affected with age?
A
Decreased
5
Q
What is the minimum aerobic capacity needed for an 85 year old to live independently?
A
Men: 18 ml/O2/kg/min
Women: 15 ml/O2/kg/min
6
Q
How does VO2 max decrease with age?
A
4-5.5 decrease in men with each decade.
2-3.5 decrease in women with each decade.
7
Q
Do older adults still have the capacity to increase VO2 max with proper intensity training?
A
YES
