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- Title
Walking speed at self-selected exercise pace is lower but energy cost higher in older versus younger women.
- Authors
Jones, Lynette M; Waters, Debra L; Legge, Michael
- Abstract
Walking is usually undertaken at a speed that coincides with the lowest metabolic cost. Aging however, alters the speed-cost relationship, as preferred walking speeds decrease and energy costs increase. It is unclear to what extent this relationship is affected when older women undertake walking as an exercise modality. The aim of this study was to compare the energetic cost of walking at a self-selected exercise pace for a 30 minute period in older and younger women.
- Publication
Journal of physical activity & health, 2009, Vol 6, Issue 3, p327
- ISSN
1543-3080
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1123/jpah.6.3.327