Peak Aerobic Power Is an Important Component of Physical Performance in Older Women

Peak Aerobic Power Is an Important Component of Physical Performance in Older Women

Background. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between peak aerobic power (V̇O2peak) and performance on a modified Physical Performance Test (modified PPT) in older women. Methods. One hundred one women aged 75 years and older seeking enrollment in randomized, controlled tri...

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Veröffentlicht in:The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences Biological sciences and medical sciences, 1999-07, Vol.54 (7), p.M353-M356
Hauptverfasser: Binder, Ellen F., Birge, Stanley J., Spina, Robert, Ehsani, Ali A., Brown, Marybeth, Sinacore, David R., Kohrt, Wendy M.
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Sprache:eng
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Activities of Daily Living
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Exercise
Female
Gait
Gerontology
Humans
Older people
Oxygen Consumption
Regression Analysis
Women
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Zusammenfassung:Background. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between peak aerobic power (V̇O2peak) and performance on a modified Physical Performance Test (modified PPT) in older women. Methods. One hundred one women aged 75 years and older seeking enrollment in randomized, controlled trials of exercise and/or hormone replacement therapy were recruited from the community-at-large and from congregate living sites. Measures obtained included V̇O2peak, a modified PPT, and self-reports about performance of activities of daily living. Results. Simple regression analysis demonstrated that V̇O2peak was associated with total PPT score (r =.53, p
ISSN:1079-5006
1758-535X
DOI:10.1093/gerona/54.7.M353