title: Exercise training as a preventive tool for age-related disorders: a brief review.
abstract: Aging populations are a worldwide phenomenon affecting both developed and developing countries. This issue raises serious concerns for both governments and the general population. Regular participation in physical activity and/or exercise training programs can minimize the physiological alterations that occur during aging and may contribute to improvements in health and well-being. The present review will discuss the role of regular exercise training in preventing age-related physiological decline and, consequently, associated chronic diseases. Compelling evidence that regular exercise and/or physical activity can improve quality of life, prevent or control the development of chronic disease and increase life expectancy is shown. In summary, regular exercise training and/or physical activity has an important influence on aging and may help to prevent age-related disorders.
authors.affiliation: Universidade Estadual Paulista-UNESP, Department of Physical Education, School of Sciences, Bauru/SP, Brazil. ciolac@fc.unesp.br
authors.forename: Emmanuel Gomes
authors.initials: EG
authors.lastname: Ciolac
mesh_terms: D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000517:prevention & control*; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008017:Life Expectancy; D010809:Physical Fitness / Q000502:physiology*