Physical activity and health in the elderly / by Alexandrina Lobo.

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Lobo, Alexandrina

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: [Place of publication not identified] : Bentham Science Publishers, [2011]Description: 1 online resource (ii, 80 pages) : illustrationsContent type:

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9781608051007
1608051005

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DDC classification:

613.70446 23

LOC classification:

RA564.8 .L63 2011eb

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Contents:

00. title page.pdf -- 01. Cover Page -- 03. Content -- 04. Foreword -- 05. Preface -- 06. Part 1 -- 07. Chapter 01 -- 08. Chapter 02 -- 09. Chapter 03 -- 10. Chapter 04 -- 11. Chapter 05 -- 12. Chapter 06 -- 13. Chapter 07 -- 14. Chapter 08 -- 16. Exercises with Dislocation -- 17. Exercises in dorsal position -- 18. Exercises seated in the ground -- 19. Exercises in four supports -- 20. Exercises with assessories -- 21. Abbreviations List -- 22. Glossaries -- 23. Index.

Summary: Physical inactivity is not only an individual's personal problem but is identified as a serious public health issue. Prolonged inactivity that occurs among many elderly persons tends to lead into a gradual decrease in all components of physical fitness, thus compromising their quality of life. Scientific research has shown that physical exercise can slow down both the psychological and physical aging clock. Engagement in health promoting behavior in the domains of physical activity, healthy dietary practice and stress management are considered useful strategies to enhance functional capacity a.

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Physical inactivity is not only an individual's personal problem but is identified as a serious public health issue. Prolonged inactivity that occurs among many elderly persons tends to lead into a gradual decrease in all components of physical fitness, thus compromising their quality of life. Scientific research has shown that physical exercise can slow down both the psychological and physical aging clock. Engagement in health promoting behavior in the domains of physical activity, healthy dietary practice and stress management are considered useful strategies to enhance functional capacity a.

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