Bampouras, Theodoros and Hayes, Lawrence (2018) Exercise as a countermeasure to human ageing. In: Physical Activity in Ageing Symposium, 15 June 2018, University of Cumbria, Lancaster, UK. (Unpublished)
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Abstract
In less than 200 years, life expectancy in the United Kingdom has doubled from ~40 to ~80 years, a trend mirrored in most developed and now developing countries. The healthogenic effects of staying active across the lifespan are widely promoted, yet only 36% of men and 18% of women >75 years of age in England achieve the physical activity guidelines of 150 min/wk. Reduced functional ability as we age is caused by a natural weakening of physiological systems, exacerbated by physical inactivity. This talk will discuss benefits of, and barriers to, physical activity and exercise in older cohorts, with a focus on resistance training.
Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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Departments: | Academic Departments > Medical & Sport Sciences (MSS) > Sports and Physical Activity |
Depositing User: | Anna Lupton |
Date Deposited: | 14 Jun 2018 11:20 |
Last Modified: | 05 Jul 2021 14:01 |
URI: | https://insight.cumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/3930 |
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