Test your knowledge of physical activity by determining whether the following statements are true or false. Cardiovascular fitness decreases by about 1 per cent a year after the age of 25. Physically active people have poorer memory and reaction times. Fear of injury is an insurmountable obstacle to physical activity in older adults. Balance ability and confidence can be boosted through physical activity.
Physical activity lowers blood pressure.
Exercise of moderate intensity several times a week will protect against heart disease. More older women die of heart disease than men. It is too late for sedentary adults who have joint stiffness to do anything about it. Older adults who plan to do more physical activity through walking should consult their physician. Now compare your answers to the following explanations.