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Older Adult Exercise Presciption
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Total cards: 7•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026
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#1
Front (Question)
With age there is _____ of myelinated nerve fibers.
Back (Answer)
Loss
#2
Front (Question)
With age there is ______ ability of nerves to regenerate and reinnervate muscle.
Back (Answer)
decreased
#3
Front (Question)
Why do older adults need endurance training?
Back (Answer)
To improve CV response to aerobic exercise, rather than muscle endurance.
#4
Front (Question)
How is left ventricular contractility affected with age?
Back (Answer)
Decreased
#5
Front (Question)
What is the minimum aerobic capacity needed for an 85 year old to live independently?
Back (Answer)
Men: 18 ml/O2/kg/min Women: 15 ml/O2/kg/min
#6
Front (Question)
How does VO2 max decrease with age?
Back (Answer)
4-5.5 decrease in men with each decade. 2-3.5 decrease in women with each decade.
#7
Front (Question)
Do older adults still have the capacity to increase VO2 max with proper intensity training?
Back (Answer)
YES