title: [Elite senior athletes. Physiological modifications related to performance decrease in elderly].
abstract: Results of masters athletes are more and more impressive. With age, VO2max, strength, speed, coordination, recovery decrease. Regular training with enough intensity is the most appropriate, the less expensive measure to prevent morbidity and dependence. It's efficacy in patients is regularly demonstrated.
authors.affiliation: Clinique romande de réadaptation, Suva-Care, Swiss Olympic Medical Center Avenue de Grand-Champsec 90 1951 Sion. pierre-etienne.fournier@crr-suva.ch
authors.forename: P-E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Fournier
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D054874:Athletic Performance / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D053580:Muscle Strength / Q000502:physiology; D010101:Oxygen Consumption / Q000502:physiology