ArticleSports health2015
The Masters Athlete: A Review of Current Exercise and Treatment Recommendations.
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24 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Coronary Artery Disease in Masters Athletes: A Systematic Review.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2026Pooled it
- Changes in physical performance with aging in master athletes and in the general population: an update.European journal of translational myology · 2026Article
- Coronary Atherosclerosis in Master Athletes: Current Knowledge and Future Challenges.Journal of personalized medicine · 2026Review
- Role of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in the Monitoring of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Athletes - State-of-the-Art Review.Vascular health and risk management · 2026Review
- "I'm not too old to lift": exploring lifelong involvement in Olympic weightlifting through the serious leisure perspective.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2025Article
- The diagnostic accuracy of contemporary ECG interpretation criteria in risk stratification of master athletes.Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine · 2025Article
- Strength Training Among Male Master Cyclists-Practices, Challenges, and Rationales.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2024Article
- Coronary Plaque in Athletes.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- The protective effect of endurance running against the pro-invasive effects of ageing in breast cancer cells and mesenchymal stem cellsIn vitro models · 2023Article
- Arthralgia in female Masters weightlifters.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2023Article
- Clinical Considerations and Practical Advice for People Living With Type 2 Diabetes Who Undertake Regular Exercise or Aim to Exercise Competitively.Diabetes spectrum : a publication of the American Diabetes Association · 2023Article
- Exploring the Experiences and Perceptions of Adults With Spinal Cord Injury or Disease Aged 50 Years or Older on Participation in Sports.Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation · 2023Article
- Investigating External and Internal Loads in Male Older Adult Basketball Players during Official Games.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2022Article
- The Impact of Training on the Loss of Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Aging Masters Endurance Athletes.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Review
- How Heavy Lifting Lightens Our Lives: Content Analysis of Perceived Outcomes of Masters Weightlifting.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2022Article
- Health challenges and acute sports injuries restrict weightlifting training of older athletes.BMJ open sport & exercise medicine · 2022Article
- Protein Requirements for Master Athletes: Just Older Versions of Their Younger Selves.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2021Review
- Pro-Healthy Diet Properties and Its Determinants among Aging Masters Athletes.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Sarcopenic Characteristics of Active Older Adults: a Cross-Sectional Exploration.Sports medicine - open · 2021Article
- Increased Participation and Decreased Performance in Recreational Master Athletes in "Berlin Marathon" 1974-2019.Frontiers in physiology · 2021Article
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Abstract
contextWith the ever-increasing number of masters athletes, it is necessary to understand how to best provide medical support to this expanding population using a multidisciplinary approach. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION: Relevant articles published between 2000 and 2013 using the search terms masters athlete and aging and exercise were identified using MEDLINE. STUDY
designClinical review. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 3.
resultsPreparticipation screening should assess a variety of medical comorbidities, with emphasis on cardiovascular health in high-risk patients. The masters athlete should partake in moderate aerobic exercise and also incorporate resistance and flexibility training. A basic understanding of physiology and age-related changes in muscle composition and declines in performance are prerequisites for providing appropriate care. Osteoarthritis and joint arthroplasty are not contraindications to exercise, and analgesia has an appropriate role in the setting of acute or chronic injuries. Masters athletes should follow regular training regimens to maximize their potential while minimizing their likelihood of injuries.
conclusionOverall, masters athletes represent a unique population and should be cared for utilizing a multidisciplinary approach. This care should be implemented not only during competitions but also between events when training and injury are more likely to occur. STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION TAXONOMY SORT: B.
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