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Technical problems in comparing data for male and female subjects / Ray J. Shephard -- Physical activity patterns, assessment, and motivation in older adults / Sara Wilcox, Catrine E. Tudor-Locke, and Barbara E. Ainsworth -- Constitution or environment? The basis of regional and ethnic differences in the interactions among gender, age, and functional capacity / Roy J. Shephard -- Limitations to oxygen transport with aging / Jack M. Goodman and Scott G. Thomas. |
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Physical activity, fitness, and gender in relation to morbidity, survival, quality of life, and independence in older age / Donald H. Paterson and Liza Stathokostas -- Aging of the neuromuscular system : influences of gender and physical activity / Charles L. Rice and David A. Cunningham -- Aging and sarcopenia : influences of gender and physical activity / Mark A. Tarnopolsky and Gianni Parise -- Aging, gender, and susceptibility to muscle damage and overtraining / Peter M. Tiidus. |
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Aging of joints and skeletal system : influence of gender and physical activity / Charlotte F. Sanborn and Maureen J. Simmonds -- Aging, obesity, and metabolic regulation : influence of gender and physical activity / Wendy M. Kohrt -- Aging of immune and hormonal responses : influences of gender and physical activity / Shoji Shinkai -- Conclusions : implications for health and society / Roy J. Shephard. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2001035596 |
| ISBN | 084931027X : |
