title: [Sports as a preventive and rehabilitational measure for the elderly].
abstract: Numerous studies have shown a negative correlation between physical activity and cardiovascular morbidity/mortality. On the basis of the results of these studies, the following prophylactic recommendations have been worked out: vigorous physical exercise resulting in an increase in energy consumption of at least 200-300 kcal/day or 2000 kcal/week. In addition, experimental research in the field of sports medicine has shown that besides calorie consumption, minimal qualitative and quantitative requirements must also be met if training is to have a preventive effect. Here, the maximum oxygen uptake capacity (the international reference parameter for physical fitness) is of decisive importance. Against this background, participation in a training program offering for 30 min at least 2-3 times a week is recommended. Many studies have shown the effectiveness of such training programs in both, primary and secondary prevention of various cardiovascular diseases, and in the area of geriatric rehabilitation.
authors.affiliation: Lehrstuhl Innere Medizin-Gerontologie, Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Dorner
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D010806:Physical Education and Training; D010807:Physical Endurance; D013177:Sports; D016896:Treatment Outcome
vernacular_title: Sport als präventive und rehabilitative Massnahme bei alten Menschen.