Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The following changes are observed in the aged: malfunctioning of the body system, changes in cells, tissues and o2rgan’s structure, biological functions start slowing down, and physiological changes such as decreased breathing capacity, vital capacity and low basal metabolism become eminent. Physical characteristics - loss of hair and teeth, graying of hair, decrease in muscle mass, wrinkling of the skin and increase in fat deposits are also observed. Many aged people live alone especially, after the death of a spouse; and do not interact socially with others. The opportunity to interact with others diminishes after retirement; thus exercise programmes: endurance exercise to condition the heart, lungs and circulation; strength exercises for muscular strength as well as stretch exercises to improve joint mobility are advocated. Succinctly, regular involvement in social, physical, and creative recreational activities would provide an atmosphere conducive to developing friendships and to overcoming isolation and resulting loneliness. For the benefits of exercise to be achieved for the elderly, their nutrition should be considered as well. Thus, the aged should have exercise prescription appropriately from certified personnel. Exercise requires certain precautions for safety purposes. If done appropriately, their fitness would be simless as they age gracefully.
Author: I., INENGITE
Institution: Niger Delta University
Language: English
Topic: Physical Activity and Health
Subfield: Physiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7220141443
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