title: Exercise and the aging process.
abstract: Clinical and research evidence confirms that adequate physical exercise (1) counterbalances and delays the age-related changes in work capacity and physical performance, (2) develops, maintains and improves the range of motion, muscular strength, flexibility, balance, rhythm and endurance and (3) reduces the damage and disability of associated cardiovascular, musculo-skeletal and other organ systems in aging persons.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging; D002320:Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008124:Locomotion; D008297:Male; D009119:Muscle Contraction; D010807:Physical Endurance; D005082:Physical Exertion; D010809:Physical Fitness