Research on Exercise and Physical Activity in Older People

Dear Colleagues,

Age-related physiological changes (e.g., sarcopenia) lead to decreased force and power production and increased fatigue, resulting in a significant impairment in activities of daily living, functional decline, and a subsequent reduction in the quality of life. Physical activity has been shown to positively impact health-related outcomes and quality of life both in younger and older populations. While resistance training can effectively increase muscle mass and strength and attenuate various forms of skeletal muscle wasting, endurance exercise has a positive effect on cardiovascular health. With appropriate training, older adults can reverse strength and muscle mass deficits and cardiovascular performance to younger levels and improve physical functioning, resulting in a better quality of life. Importantly, high-velocity/power training and functional training have been shown to provide superior benefits for this population. Age-related functional decline is a complex process involving several physiological systems and lifestyle factors. Thus, more research is needed to fully elucidate the exact role of various factors in this process and define the optimal parameters of exercise and physical activity interventions in this population. The aim of this Special Issue of the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH) is to advance this area by promoting applied research conducted in older adults. All types of research studies, especially cross-sectional and longitudinal original research, reviews, and short communications are invited for this Special Issue. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses on the above mentioned topics are also welcome.

Dr. Zsolt Murlasits
Dr. Márk Váczi
Guest Editors

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