title: [Physical fitness in the elderly].
abstract: Age-related physical changes affecting the entire body inter alia influence what is known as "motor system competence". This article discusses the functional interactions responsible for this and describes the decline in individual facets of motor system competence. Recommended is adequate physical training as a prophylactic approach.
authors.forename: T K
authors.initials: TK
authors.lastname: Zenker
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D007537:Isometric Contraction / Q000502:physiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010807:Physical Endurance; D010809:Physical Fitness / Q000502:physiology*
vernacular_title: Körperliche Leistungsfähigkeit im Alter.