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A High Level of Physical Fitness Is Associated With More Efficient Response Preparation in Older Adults

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  • Mélanie Renaud
  • Louis Bherer
  • François Maquestiaux

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This study assessed the relationship between cardiovascular fitness and temporal preparation in elderly persons. 110 older adults (aged 60--69 or 70--79 years) were sorted into low- and high-fit groups based on aerobic fitness level estimated with a walking test. Response preparation processes were assessed with reaction time tasks in which short (1, 3, 5 s) and long (5, 7, 9 s) preparatory intervals varied randomly. The results suggest a better ability in high-fit individuals to maintain preparation over time (up to 9 s). Results of the present study suggest that in older adults, a high level of aerobic fitness is associated with more efficient response preparation processes. Copyright 2010, Oxford University Press.

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  • Mélanie Renaud & Louis Bherer & François Maquestiaux, 2010. "A High Level of Physical Fitness Is Associated With More Efficient Response Preparation in Older Adults," The Journals of Gerontology: Series B, The Gerontological Society of America, vol. 65(3), pages 317-322.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:geronb:v:65b:y:2010:i:3:p:317-322
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