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Episode 1560 - Masters athletes as primary agers

Sep 20, 2023
Dr. Christina Prevett, Modern Management of the Older Adult division leader, discusses masters athletes as role models for positive aging. It explores the impact of psychosocial factors, relationships, and connectedness on healthy aging. The episode emphasizes the importance of physical function and highlights the positive physiological and psychosocial effects of being a master's athlete.
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Quick takeaways

  • Masters athletes provide valuable insights into the effects of inactivity, obesity, and chronic disease on physiological decline in aging.
  • Psychosocial factors such as building relationships, having a sense of purpose, and making healthcare decisions positively influence the aging process.

Deep dives

Insights on the Importance of Master's Athletes in Aging Physiology

Master's athletes offer a unique perspective on aging physiology, allowing researchers to differentiate between natural aging processes and the effects of inactivity, obesity, and chronic disease. Studies show that master's endurance athletes maintain their VO2 max at around 57% of their youth level, indicating a relatively slower decline in cardiovascular fitness compared to sedentary individuals. In terms of strength, powerlifters can maintain their raw strength until their fifth decade, while changes in muscle composition and fiber types occur in both power lifters and weightlifters as they age. These findings highlight the specificity principle in training and the importance of optimizing reserve in both cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems for successful aging.

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