A Comparative Study of the Effects of Aerobic and Resistance Training on Physical and Cognitive Health in Older Adults
As the global population ages, maintaining health and functionality in older adults has become a key public health priority. Exercise is widely recognized as a powerful intervention to enhance physical and mental health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and improve the quality of life in older a...
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Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences
2024-12-01
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| description | As the global population ages, maintaining health and functionality in older adults has become a key public health priority. Exercise is widely recognized as a powerful intervention to enhance physical and mental health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and improve the quality of life in older adults. Among the various types of physical activity, aerobic and resistance exercises are two of the most frequently recommended for elderly populations. This article provides a detailed comparison of these two forms of exercise, examining their effects on cardiovascular health, musculoskeletal integrity, cognitive function, metabolic health, psychological well-being, and overall quality of life in older adults. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-336b42293187444a83d5110d238fffc82025-01-25T07:35:47ZengShahid Sadoughi University of Medical SciencesElderly Health Journal2423-61792024-12-01102129135A Comparative Study of the Effects of Aerobic and Resistance Training on Physical and Cognitive Health in Older AdultsAlireza Babaei Mazreno0Farzaneh Taghian1 Department of Sport Sciences, Islamic Azad University of Isfahan, Khorasgan Branch, Isfahan, Iran Department of Sport Sciences, Islamic Azad University of Isfahan, Khorasgan Branch, Isfahan, Iran As the global population ages, maintaining health and functionality in older adults has become a key public health priority. Exercise is widely recognized as a powerful intervention to enhance physical and mental health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and improve the quality of life in older adults. Among the various types of physical activity, aerobic and resistance exercises are two of the most frequently recommended for elderly populations. This article provides a detailed comparison of these two forms of exercise, examining their effects on cardiovascular health, musculoskeletal integrity, cognitive function, metabolic health, psychological well-being, and overall quality of life in older adults.http://ehj.ssu.ac.ir/article-1-336-en.pdfaerobic trainingresistance trainingaged |
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| title | A Comparative Study of the Effects of Aerobic and Resistance Training on Physical and Cognitive Health in Older Adults |
| title_full | A Comparative Study of the Effects of Aerobic and Resistance Training on Physical and Cognitive Health in Older Adults |
| title_fullStr | A Comparative Study of the Effects of Aerobic and Resistance Training on Physical and Cognitive Health in Older Adults |
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| title_short | A Comparative Study of the Effects of Aerobic and Resistance Training on Physical and Cognitive Health in Older Adults |
| title_sort | comparative study of the effects of aerobic and resistance training on physical and cognitive health in older adults |
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