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Physical, Physiological and Body Compositional Differences of Male and Female Septuagenarians

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Progress in Ergometry: Quality Control and Test Criteria

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Historically, aging has been a neglected area of scientific investigations in the United States. Physical activity or inactivity was one of many problems associated with the aging process. In recognition of the importance of exercise to overall well being of people, the Senate Sub-Committee on Aging in 1975 provided money for the sole purpose of educating and enlisting participation of elderly people in physical activities.

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  1. L. P. Novak
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  1. Abteilung Innere Medizin, Kardiologie, Sportmedizin, St. Vincenz-Krankenhaus, D-6250, Limburg, Germany

    Herbert Löllgen

  2. Institut für Leistungsmedizin, Forckenbeckstraße 20, D-1000, Berlin 33, Germany

    Harald Mellerowicz

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Novak, L.P., West, H. (1984). Physical, Physiological and Body Compositional Differences of Male and Female Septuagenarians. In: Löllgen, H., Mellerowicz, H. (eds) Progress in Ergometry: Quality Control and Test Criteria. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-69844-6_28

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