Multiple studies have now shown that people who maintain appropriate body fitness, using judicious regimens of exercise and weight control, have the additional benefit of prolonged life. Especially between the ages of 50 and 70, studies have shown mortality to be three times less in the most fit people than in the least fit. But […]

Oxygen Consumption and Pulmonary Ventilation in Exercise. Although one’s respiratory ability is of relatively little concern in the performance of sprint types of athletics, it is critical for maximal performance in endurance athletics. Normal oxygen consumption for a young man at rest is about 250 ml/min. However, under maximal conditions, this can be increased to […]