Exercise and sport sciences reviews
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Exerc Sport Sci Rev · Apr 2003
ReviewHabitual exercise and the age-associated decline in large artery compliance.
The compliance of the large elastic arteries in the cardiothoracic circulation declines with age, causing a number of adverse effects on cardiovascular function and disease risk. Recent findings indicate that regular aerobic exercise may favorably modulate age-associated decreases in central arterial compliance and the related adverse physiological and pathophysiological consequences.
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The significant rise in the prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased the importance of addressing this significant public health problem. Exercise appears to be an important factor for addressing the obesity epidemic. This review will focus on the role of exercise in the management of body weight and factors that should be considered when prescribing exercise to overweight adults.