Gender, physical activity, and aging / edited by Roy J. Shephard.
| Other author | Shephard, Roy J. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, ©2002. |
| Description | 288 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Technical problems in comparing data for male and female subjects / Ray J. Shephard -- Physical activity patterns, assessment, and motivation in older adults / Sara Wilcox, Catrine E. Tudor-Locke, and Barbara E. Ainsworth -- Constitution or environment? The basis of regional and ethnic differences in the interactions among gender, age, and functional capacity / Roy J. Shephard -- Limitations to oxygen transport with aging / Jack M. Goodman and Scott G. Thomas. |
| Contents | Physical activity, fitness, and gender in relation to morbidity, survival, quality of life, and independence in older age / Donald H. Paterson and Liza Stathokostas -- Aging of the neuromuscular system : influences of gender and physical activity / Charles L. Rice and David A. Cunningham -- Aging and sarcopenia : influences of gender and physical activity / Mark A. Tarnopolsky and Gianni Parise -- Aging, gender, and susceptibility to muscle damage and overtraining / Peter M. Tiidus. |
| Contents | Aging of joints and skeletal system : influence of gender and physical activity / Charlotte F. Sanborn and Maureen J. Simmonds -- Aging, obesity, and metabolic regulation : influence of gender and physical activity / Wendy M. Kohrt -- Aging of immune and hormonal responses : influences of gender and physical activity / Shoji Shinkai -- Conclusions : implications for health and society / Roy J. Shephard. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2001035596 |
| ISBN | 084931027X : |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laupus | Books - Stacks | WT 104 G325P 2002 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |