Ironman Study Redefines Fine-tuned: Balance Training Time With Blood Pressure Variability

As you age, the maximum pumping capacity of your heart declines, resulting in less oxygen to exercising muscles and a decrease in your cardiovascular fitness.Older people generally have to work harder than younger people to walk as fast or do other exercise, but some of the difference may be due to reduced exercise efficiency, which can be reversed with training, according to a new study in the Mar. 7, 2006, issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology... click link for more info.BETHESDA, MD (March, 2006) -- With thoughts of the Winter Olympics waning, perhaps it's time to turn athletic training preparations toward the November Kona (Hawaii) Ironman competition, the 2008 Summer Olympic triathlon, or your local marathon or 10K.Worried about the training time commitment involved? Concerned how long it might take you to stand up without fainting afterwards? Fear not... click link for more info.

• Ironman Study Redefines Fine-tuned: Balance Training Time With Blood Pressure Variability