Article
Intrinsic aerobic capacity sets a divide for aging and longevity.
Circulation research - 28 Oct 2011
Koch Lauren Gerard, Kemi Ole J, Qi Nathan, Leng Sean X, Bijma Piter, Gilligan Lori J, Wilkinson John E, Wisløff Helene, Høydal Morten A, Rolim Natale, Abadir Peter M, van Grevenhof Elizabeth M, Smith Godfrey L, Burant Charles F, Ellingsen Oyvind, Britton Steven L, Wisløff Ulrik
Abstract excerpt
RATIONALE: Low aerobic exercise capacity is a powerful predictor of premature morbidity and mortality for healthy adults as well as those with cardiovascular disease. For aged populations, poor performance on treadmill or extended walking tests indicates closer proximity to future health declines. Together, these findings suggest a fundamental connection between aerobic capacity and longevity. OBJECTIVES: Through...
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