This article reviews the historical development of aerobic conditioning. The many physiological effects of aerobic conditioning are presented including the effects on cardiovascular, muscular, and neuromuscular health leading to increased physical endurance and increased lifespan. Aerobic exercise prescription follows the frequency, intensity, time, and type, as well as the volume and progression principles. Frequency recommendations are at least 3 d/wk and 3 to 5 d/wk appears to be conducive to meeting overall physical activity recommendations. Intensity determination is based on several methods that include heart rate methods, ratings of perceived exertion (Borg and OMNI), the talk test, and the counting talk test. Time recommendations include at least 150 to 300 minutes a week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, 75 to 150 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity, or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic activities. Type recommendations include any aerobic activities involving major muscle groups used in a continuous or intermittent manner. Volume recommendations include ≥500 to 1000 metabolic equivalent minutes per week and approximately 150 min/wk of moderate-intensity activity. Progression recommendations include the gradual advancing of the exercise duration, frequency, and intensity, making sure that the progressions allows for the best adherence to aerobic exercise on an ongoing basis. The benefits of aerobic exercise have been shown to be important for every aspect of living a healthy lifestyle across the age span, particularly for aging adults, adults with chronic conditions, and adults with disabilities.

Marilyn Moffat

Ha Yeon Park

Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation

Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, (TGR) is a peer-reviewed journal that presents clinical, basic, and applied research, as well as theoretic information, consolidated into a clinically relevant format and provides a resource for the healthcare professional practicing in the area of geriatric rehabilitation.    TGR provides useful, treatment-related information written by and for specialists in all aspects of geriatric care. Each issue focuses on a specific topic, providing dependable hands-on tips and techniques.

Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation (TGR) is a peer-reviewed journal that focuses on clinical, basic, and applied research, as well as theoretical information, all presented in a clinically relevant format. It serves as a valuable resource for healthcare professionals working in the field of geriatric rehabilitation. TGR offers practical, treatment-related information written by specialists in all aspects of geriatric care. Each issue centers on a specific topic, providing reliable hands-on tips and techniques.

《Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation》是一本经过同行评审的期刊，专注于老年康复领域的临床、基础和应用研究，以及理论信息。这些内容经过整合，以临床相关的格式呈现，为从事老年康复的医疗专业人员提供资源。《Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation》提供由老年护理各个方面的专家撰写的有用的治疗相关信息。每期专注于一个特定主题，提供可靠的实用技巧和技术。

Category	Quartile
医学	4
医学, 老年医学	4
医学, 康复医学	4

Aerobic Conditioning in Geriatric Rehabilitation

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