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Cardiorespiratory Reference Data in Older Adults: The Generation 100 Study

Published on Nov 2017

Purpose: Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is regarded a clinical vital sign, and accurate reference values for all age groups are essential. Little data exist on CRF and cardiorespiratory function in older adults. The aim of this study was to provide normative values for CRF and cardiorespiratory function in older adults, including ...

New relative intensity ambulatory accelerometer thresholds for elderly men and women: the Generation 100 study

Published on Aug 4, 2015

Background: Public health initiatives world-wide recommend increasing physical activity (PA) to improve health. However, the dose and the intensity of PA producing the most benefit are still debated. Accurate assessment of PA is necessary in order to 1) investigate the dose-response relationship between PA and health, 2) shape the most beneficial public ...