Gender, physical activity, and aging / edited by Roy J. Shephard. - 288 p.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Technical Problems in Comparing Data for Male and Female Subjects -- Physical Activity Patterns, Assessment, and Motivation in Older Adults -- Constitution or Environment? The Basis of Regional and Ethnic Differences in the Interactions among Gender, Age, and Functional Capacity -- Limitations to Oxygen Transport with Aging -- Physical Activity, Fitness, and Gender in Relation to Morbidity, Survival, Quality of Life, and Independence in Older Age -- Aging of the Neuromuscular System: Influences of Gender and Physical Activity -- Aging and Sarcopenia: Influences of Gender and Physical Activity -- Aging, Gender, and Susceptibility to Muscle Damage and Overtraining -- Aging of Joints and Skeletal System: Influence of Gender and Physical Activity -- Aging, Obesity, and Metabolic Regulation: Influence of Gender and Physical Activity -- Aging of Immune and Hormonal Responses: Influences of Gender and Physical Activity -- Conclusions: Implications for Health and Society -- Index. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

084931027X (alk. paper)

2001035596


Aging--Sex differences
Aging--Physiological aspects
Exercise--Physiological aspects--Sex differences.

QP86. / G388 2001

612.67