Chapter 5 - Lifespan Flashcards
Lifespan Effects of Aging and Deconditioning
1
Q
the ability of the anaerobic energy systems to produce energy during short-term maximal effort exercise
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anaerobic capacity
2
Q
a partial or complete reversal of physiologic adaptations to exercise, resulting from a significant reduction or cessation of exercise
A
deconditioning
3
Q
the process that occurs after the cessation of training in which adaptations to exercise are gradually reduced or lost
A
detraining
4
Q
reduction in muscle size from disuse
A
muscle atrophy
5
Q
the loss of skeletal muscle mass is common with the aging process
A
sarcopenia
