What makes a 97-year-old man cycle 5,000 km a year?

Cheng, S, Degens, H ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7399-4841, Evans, M, Cheng, SM, Selänne, H, Rittweger, J, Heinonen, A, Suominen, H, Strandberg, T, Alen, M and Korhonen, MT (2016) What makes a 97-year-old man cycle 5,000 km a year? Gerontology: international journal of experimental, clinical, behavioral, regenerative and technical gerontology, 62 (5). pp. 508-512. ISSN 0304-324X

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Abstract

Background: The nature versus nurture debate is one of the oldest issues in the study of longevity, health and successful aging. Objective: We present a 97-year-old man (I.K.) as an example of the effects of habitual exercise on the aging process. Methods: Extensive assessments included medical examinations, interviews, musculoskeletal structure, performance characteristics, cognitive function and gut microbiota composition. Results: I.K. suffers from iatrogenic hypogonadism, prostate cancer, hypothyroidism and a history of deep popliteal thrombosis. Notwithstanding, he cycles up to 5,000 km a year and participates in competitive sports. His musculoskeletal properties, athletic performance, cognitive function and gut microbiota are outstanding. Some traits even exceed those seen in middle-aged men. Conclusions: His long-term physically and intellectually active lifestyles combined with extensive social interactions have most likely contributed to his exercise capacity, despite his medical history.

Item Type:	Article
Peer-reviewed:	Yes
Date Deposited:	10 Mar 2016 14:09
Publisher:	Karger Publishers
Additional Information:	This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article accepted for publication in the Gerontology, copyright S. Karger AG.
Divisions:	Faculties > Science and Engineering
Subject terms:	Science & Technology, Life Sciences & Biomedicine, Geriatrics & Gerontology, Aging, Cognition, Healthy aging, Lifestyle, Longevity, Sports, LIFE, Humans, Exercise, Geriatric Assessment, Life Expectancy, Habits, Interpersonal Relations, Life Style, Cognition, Health Status, Aging, Longevity, Physical Fitness, Aged, 80 and over, Male, Aged, 80 and over, Aging, Cognition, Exercise, Geriatric Assessment, Habits, Health Status, Humans, Interpersonal Relations, Life Expectancy, Life Style, Longevity, Male, Physical Fitness, 1103 Clinical Sciences, 1106 Human Movement and Sports Sciences, 1701 Psychology, Gerontology
URI:	https://e-space.mmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/601126
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.1159/000443390
ISSN	0304-324X
e-ISSN	1423-0003

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