Synopsis:
This video tape includes a discussion of: the physiology of aging and the effect of exercise on the aging process and aerobic capacity; sarcopenia and its causes; research on fitness improvement with appropriate exercise intensity; process and effects of strength and endurance training in the elderly; contraindications and concerns of the elderly when beginning an exercise program; and strength training program design and evaluation.
Objectives:
After completing this video tape, you should be able to:
- Identify the major components of daily energy expenditure and appropriate weight loss strategies for overweight elderly people;
- Describe the causes of sarcopenia (age-associated loss of muscle) and its consequences;
- Discuss the potential outcomes of progressive resistance strength training in elderly individuals; and
- Initiate a home-based exercise program for elderly individuals.
Faculty:
William Evans, PhD is Director of the Nutrition, Metabolism, and Exercise Lab for the GRECC and the Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR.
Wayne Campbell, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Food and Nutrition at Purdue University.