Sistema FMUSP-HC: Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP) e Hospital das Clínicas da FMUSPCIOLAC, Emmanuel Gomes2015-12-102015-12-102013CLINICS, v.68, n.5, p.710-717, 20131807-5932https://observatorio.fm.usp.br/handle/OPI/12580Aging populations are a worldwide phenomenon affecting both developed and developing countries. This issue raises serious concerns for both governments and the general population. Regular participation in physical activity and/or exercise training programs can minimize the physiological alterations that occur during aging and may contribute to improvements in health and well-being. The present review will discuss the role of regular exercise training in preventing age-related physiological decline and, consequently, associated chronic diseases. Compelling evidence that regular exercise and/or physical activity can improve quality of life, prevent or control the development of chronic disease and increase life expectancy is shown. In summary, regular exercise training and/or physical activity has an important influence on aging and may help to prevent age-related disorders.engopenAccessAgingExercise TrainingCardiorespiratory FitnessMuscular CapacityChronic DiseasePreventionrandomized controlled-trialamerican-heart-associationall-cause mortality20-year follow-upphysical-activityolder-adultscardiorespiratory fitnesshealthy 50-yr-oldsports-medicinepublic-healtharticleCopyright HOSPITAL CLINICAS, UNIV SAO PAULO10.6061/clinics/2013(05)20Medicine, General & Internal1980-5322