TY - JOUR
T1 - A comparison of endurance as measured by the physiological cost index among elderly people
AU - Humerickhouse, Robyn
AU - Cassety, Tami Murphy
AU - Davis, Carol M.
PY - 1994/1/1
Y1 - 1994/1/1
N2 - This study was designed to determine whether differences in physiological cost index (PCI) exist between elderly individuals operationally defined as fit and nonfit. Twenty-six elderly people were studied and divided into either a nonfit or fit group. The nonfit people did not participate in any formal exercise program. whereas the people in the fit group walked for 20 minutes a minimum of three times a week. The results of this study indicate that endurance was enhanced in the fit group as demonstrated by a statistically significant reduction in PCI. In addition, the PCI provides effective documentation for endurance changes that occur as a result of involvement in a submaximal walking program. This study suggests that submaximal walking programs for elderly people should
AB - This study was designed to determine whether differences in physiological cost index (PCI) exist between elderly individuals operationally defined as fit and nonfit. Twenty-six elderly people were studied and divided into either a nonfit or fit group. The nonfit people did not participate in any formal exercise program. whereas the people in the fit group walked for 20 minutes a minimum of three times a week. The results of this study indicate that endurance was enhanced in the fit group as demonstrated by a statistically significant reduction in PCI. In addition, the PCI provides effective documentation for endurance changes that occur as a result of involvement in a submaximal walking program. This study suggests that submaximal walking programs for elderly people should
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U2 - 10.1080/J148v11n04_03
DO - 10.1080/J148v11n04_03
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:0027891769
VL - 11
SP - 35
EP - 46
JO - Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics
JF - Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics
SN - 0270-3181
IS - 4
ER -