Sport for all ages

 

 

To begin intensive endurance training at any age. So say the French experts.





The study of healthy males, "age" showed that intense endurance exercise provide many benefits for the heart, regardless of age, novice athlete. The positive side of physical activity was evident in those who started before 30 years and those over 40.

Held in France, the study observed 40 men with no cardiovascular risk factors, aged 55 to 70 years. They were offered a running, Cycling. Each participant was evaluated by a maximum load, echocardiography at rest and exercise, analyzed the heart rhythm.

The researchers found no differences in tests for cardiac echocardiography in men of different ages. "So," said David Matelot, researcher, "despite biological changes with age, the heart still, even at the age of 40, changed when training for endurance. After the age of 40 of cardiac performance does not deteriorate."

He added: "endurance Training is also beneficial for bone density, for muscle mass, for oxidative stress. And these benefits are greater if training was started at an early age. But it's never too late to change your lifestyle and become physically active. It will always be good for the heart and well-being."





 

 

Source: nauka24news.ru/