1 BOOK: Taylor, A.W. & Johnson, M.J. (2008). Physiology of exercise and healthy aging. Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics. * You will find the book in the Library: ORIA
10 ELECTRONIC ARTICLES:
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Arent, S. M., Landers, D. M. & Etnier, J. L. (2000). The effects of exercise on mood in older adults: A meta-analytic review. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 8(4), 407-430. doi: 10.1123/japa.8.4.407 * The article is available online: Click here to download.
Byrne, C., Faure, C., Keene, D. J. & Lamb, S. E. (2016). Ageing, muscle power and physical function: A systematic review. Sports Medicine, 46(9), 1311-1332. doi: 10.1007/s40279-016-0489-x * The article is available online: Click here to download.
Chodzko-Zajko, W. J., Proctor, D. N., FSingh, M. A. F., Minson, C. T., Nigg, C. R., Salem, G. J. & Skinner, J. S. (2009). American College of Sports Medicine position stand. Exercise and physical activity for older adults. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 41(7), 1510-1530. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e3181a0c95c * The article is available online: Click here to download.
Christensen, K., Doblhammer, G., Rau, R. & Vauper, J. W. (2009). Ageing populations: the challenges ahead. Lancet, 374, 1196-1208. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(09)61460-4 * The article is available online: Click here to download.
Csapo, R. & Alegre, L. M. (2016) Effects of resistance training with moderate vs heavy loads on muscle mass and strength in the elderly: A meta-analysis. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Sci nce in Sports, 26(9), 995-1006. doi: 10.1111/sms.12536 * The article is available online: Click here to download.
DiPietro, L. (2001). Physical activity in aging: Changes in patterns and their relationship to health and function. The Journals of Gerontology, 56(Spec No 2), 13-22. * The article is available online: Click here to download.
Hunter, G. R., McCarthy, J. P. & Bamman, M. M. (2004). Effects of resistance training on older adults. Sports Medicine, 34(5), 329-348. * The article is available online: Click here to download.
Liu, C. J. & Latham, N. K. (2009). Progressive resistance strength training for improving physical function in older adults. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (3), CD002759. * The article is available online: Click here to download.
Netz, Y., Wu, M. J., Becker, B. J. & Tenenbaum, G. (2005). Physical activity and psychological well-being in advanced age: A meta-analysis of intervention studies. Psychology and Aging, 20(2), 272-284. doi: 10.1037/0882-7974.20.2.272wecvxyrdxaavzywyueawtsfa/0882-7974.20.2.272 * The article is available online: Click here to download.
Solberg, P. A., Kvamme, N. H., Raastad, T., Ommundsen, Y., Tomten, S. E., Halvari, H. ... Hallén, J. (2011). Effects of different types of exercise on muscle mass, strength, function and well-being in elderly. European Journal of Sport Science, 13(1), 112-125. doi: 10.1080/17461391.2011.617391 * The article is available online: Click here to download.
Solberg, P. A., Halvari, H., Ommundsen, Y. & Hopkins, W. G. (2014). A 1-year follow-up of effects of exercise programs on well-being in older adults. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 22(1), 52-64. * The article is available online: Click here to download.
Straight, C. R., Lindheimer, J. B., Brady, A. O., Dishman, R. K. & Evans, E. M. (2016). Effects of resistance training on lower-extremity muscle power in middle-aged and older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Sports Medicine, 46(3), 353-364. doi: 10.1007/s40279-015-0418-4. * The article is available online: Click here to download. |