The masters athlete [ understanding the role of sport and exercise in optimizing aging
| Main Authors: | , , |
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London ;New York :
Routledge ,
c2009
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| Online Access: | NetLibrary |
Table of Contents:
- 1. The emergence of Masters sport : participatory trends and historical developments
- 2. Statistical modeling of age trends in Masters Athletes
- 3. Peak exercise performance, muscle strength, and power in Masters Athletes
- 4. The effects of aging and sustained exercise involvement on cardiovascular function in older persons
- 5. Maintenance of skilled performance with age : lessons from the Masters
- 6. Aging and recovery : implications for the Masters Athlete
- 7. Understanding Masters Athletes' motivation for sport
- 8. Masters Athletes as role models? Combating stereotypes of aging
- 9. Masters sport as a strategy for managing the aging process
- 10. Physical activity : what role does it play in achieving successful aging?
- 11. Injury epidemiology, health, and performance in Masters Athletes
- 12. The future of Masters games : implications for policy and research