Why the study?
Does lifelong regular strenuous exercise improve vasodilatory function and arterial stiffness in elderly men?
Population
20 elderly men, comprising 9 athletes with a history of lifelong regular strenuous exercise and 11 healthy…
Comparison
Lifelong regular strenuous exercise vs Sedentary or moderately physically active…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports vascular benefits of lifelong exercise without plaque reduction; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Does lifelong regular strenuous exercise improve vasodilatory function and arterial stiffness in elderly men?
Lifelong strenuous exercise in elderly men is associated with preserved vasodilatory capacity and reduced arterial stiffness, though it does not prevent carotid plaque formation.
Jensen‐Urstad et al. (1999) studied this question.
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