Active Ageing and Physical Activity Guidelines, Functional Exercises and Recommendations

This book presents an analysis of active ageing and physical activity from a multidisciplinary perspective. With descriptions of exercises, adequately illustrated with pictures, this book shows that regular physical activity reduces the prevalence of chronic diseases associated with ageing, as well...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Dias, Gonçalo Nuno Figueiredo, Couceiro, Micael Santos (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2017, 2017
Edition:1st ed. 2017
Series:SpringerBriefs in Well-Being and Quality of Life Research
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1. Introduction: New Paradigms of Active Ageing
  • Chapter 2. Benefits of Physical Activity in Active Ageing
  • Chapter 3. Activity Programs for the Elderly
  • Chapter 4. Conclusions, Practical Implications and Recommendations