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Routledge - The Masters Athlete: Sport and Exercise for Aging

Name: Routledge - The Masters Athlete: Sport and Exercise for Aging
Brand: Routledge
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As global populations age, understanding how to maintain health through movement becomes essential. The Masters Athlete by Routledge provides a deep look into the lives of individuals who continue to train and compete at high levels well beyond the age of thirty-five. This book serves as a primary resource for exploring how middle-aged and older adults use physical activity to optimize their well-being. This publication is the first to collect and present current research specifically focused on masters athletes. It explores the motivations behind lifelong physical activity and examines the evidence regarding how sport and exercise impact cognitive skills and motor functions. For those interested in healthy aging and non-pharmacological interventions, this text offers a comprehensive look at the benefits of staying active throughout the lifespan. It is an essential read for understanding the role of continuous training in the aging process.

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Explores the specific benefits of lifelong involvement in physical activity for those training beyond age thirty-five.

Provides the first comprehensive collection of current research dedicated to the study of masters athletes.

Examines the impact of sport and exercise on maintaining cognitive skills and motor functions during aging.

Offers insights into the motivations that drive individuals to compete at high levels into middle and old age.

Supports the study of non-pharmacological interventions for promoting healthy aging in industrialized populations.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415476569
Category: Books > Subjects > Health, Family & Lifestyle > Medical & Healthcare Practitioners > Internal Medicine > Geriatrics
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 17 July 2009
Listed Since: 15 August 2008

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