Department of Epidemiology, Harvard School of Public Health, 677 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
Clin Geriatr Med. 2009 Nov;25(4):677-702, viii-ix. doi: 10.1016/j.cger.2009.07.004.
Aging is associated with a cascade of morphologic and physiologic changes that naturally predispose older adults to progressive weakening, functional decline, morbidity, disability, poor quality of life, and increased mortality. Physical activity moderates such insidious aging patterns and is a vital preventive and therapeutic strategy to optimize health throughout the aging process. Regular exercise provides many physiologic benefits, reduces risk of disease outcomes, and triggers important psychological gains. Advanced age presents distinctive obstacles to maintaining a physically active lifestyle. Individualized exercise strategies and regimens make it possible, however, for every elderly adult to benefit from physical activity.
衰老是与一系列形态和生理变化相关联的，这些变化自然使老年人逐渐虚弱、功能下降、患病、残疾、生活质量下降，并增加死亡率。身体活动可以调节这种渐进性衰老模式，是优化整个衰老过程健康的重要预防和治疗策略。定期运动可以带来许多生理益处，降低疾病发生的风险，并带来重要的心理收益。然而，高龄给保持积极的生活方式带来了独特的障碍。通过个性化的运动策略和方案，每个老年人都可以从身体活动中受益。
