Gault, M.L, Clements, R.E. and Willems, M.E.T (2013) Cardiovascular Responses during Downhill Treadmill Walking at Self-Selected Intensity in Older Adults. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 21, 335-347.

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• TITLE: Walking and Aerobic Capacity in Old Adults after Concentric and Eccentric Endurance Exercise at Self-Selected Intensities

  AUTHORS: Mandy L. Gault, Mark E. T. Willems

  KEYWORDS: Ageing; Concentric Endurance Exercise; Eccentric Endurance Exercise; Self-Selected Intensity; Aerobic Capacity

  JOURNAL NAME: Health, Vol.6 No.8, March 21, 2014

  ABSTRACT: Self-selected exercise intensity can be a useful exercise prescription tool for older adults; however, it is not known if it can elicit improvements in walking and aerobic capacity. In older adults, effects of concentric or eccentric endurance exercise at self-selected walking speed were examined on 1-mile indoor walk performance, predicted maximum oxygen uptake and physiological parameters. Twenty-four older adults (67 ± 4 years) completed 3 × 30 min treadmill walks per week for 12-weeks on level (LTW, n = 11, 0%) or downhill (DTW, n = 13, ﹣10%) treadmill gradient at a self- selected speed, which progressed every 4 weeks. Maximal oxygen uptake was predicted using a 1-mile walk at 4-week intervals with physiological responses recorded using a portable metabolic system. One-mile walking speed increased from baseline following 8- and 12-weeks (12 weeks: LTW: 13% ± 6%, DTW: 14% ± 9%, P