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Exercise & Old Age

Exercise keeps muscles, and you, young

The “secret” to staying strong as we age has been discovered by a researcher: superb fitness. A new study found that elderly people who were elite athletes in their youth or later in life – and who still compete as masters athletes — have much healthier muscles at the cellular level compared to those of non-athletes. Ref. Source 2o.

Age and Exercise

I've seen men in their 60s bedridden and men in their 70s moving around like they're in their 20s. When I checked the difference the people in their 60s didn't exercise and remain sedentry while the 70 year olds were all the opposite.

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Moderate physical activity linked with 50 percent reduction in cardiovascular death in over-65s


Moderate physical activity is associated with a greater than 50 percent reduction in cardiovascular death in over-65s, according to research. The 12-year study in nearly 2,500 adults aged 65 to 74 years found that moderate physical activity reduced the risk of an acute cardiovascular event by more than 30 percent. High levels of physical activity led to greater risk reductions. Ref. Source 5h.

Age and Exercise

The secret to staying young: New research highlights power of life long exercise to keep muscles healthy. Lifelong physical activity could protect against age-related loss of muscle mass and function, according to new research. Individuals aged 68 and above who were physically active throughout their life have healthier aging muscle that has superior function and is more resistant to fatigue compared to inactive individuals, both young and old. This is the first study to investigate muscle, stem cell and nerve activity in humans. The researchers from University of Copenhagen, Denmark, found that elderly individuals who keep physically active throughout their adult life, whether by taking part in resistance exercise, ball games, racket sports, swimming, cycling, running and/or rowing had a greater number of muscle stem cells, otherwise known as satellite cells in their muscle. These cells are important for muscle regeneration and long-term growth and protect against nerve decay. Source 6g.