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Senescence is a complex process involving many variables such as genetics, lifestyle factors, and chronic diseases, the interaction of which significantly influences the manner in which we age [ACSM Position Stand (Med Sci Sports Exerc 30:992–1008, 1998)]. Despite mounting evidence implicating sedentary behavior as a significant risk factor in chronic-disease morbidity and mortality among the elderly, there is a limited amount of information on the type and amount of activity needed to promote optimal health and function in older people [DiPietro (J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 56:13–22, 2001)]. The objective of the present review is to examine the role of exercise training as a primary tool to achieve optimal health and function among the elderly.

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