Walk-run transition in young and older adults: With special reference to the cardio-respiratory responses

European Journal of Applied Physiology

Volumn 109, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 379-388

  Farinatti, P T V ^a,b   Monteiro, W D ^a,b  

^a STATE UNIVERSITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO   (Brazil)

^b SALGADO DE OLIVEIRA UNIVERSITY   (Brazil)

Author keywords

Aerobic training; Aging; Exercise; Fatigue; Gait efficiency; Health

Indexed keywords

CARBON DIOXIDE;

ADULT; AGE; AGED; ARTICLE; CARDIOVASCULAR FUNCTION; COMPARATIVE STUDY; ENERGY METABOLISM; EXERCISE; EXHALATION; HEART RATE; HUMAN; LUNG VENTILATION; METABOLISM; MIDDLE AGED; MUSCLE FATIGUE; OXYGEN CONSUMPTION; PERCEPTION; RESPIRATORY FUNCTION; RUNNING; TIME; WALKING;

ADULT; AGE FACTORS; AGED; CARBON DIOXIDE; CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGICAL PROCESSES; ENERGY METABOLISM; EXHALATION; HEART RATE; HUMANS; MIDDLE AGED; MUSCLE FATIGUE; OXYGEN CONSUMPTION; PERCEPTION; PHYSICAL EXERTION; PULMONARY VENTILATION; RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGICAL PROCESSES; RUNNING; TIME FACTORS; WALKING; YOUNG ADULT;

EID: 77954860654     PISSN: 14396319     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s00421-010-1366-1     Document Type: Article

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