There is a role for physical exercise in training the energy systems.
One of the benefits of a proper lifestyle is that physical exercise can lower the risk of cardiovascular, immune system and other diseases.A moderate and programmed physical exercise can be used to promote fitness in older people.Regular exercise alleviates the negative effects caused by free radicals and offers many health benefits, including reduced risk of all-cause mortality, sarcopenia in the skeletal muscle, chronic disease, and premature death in elderly people.Inflammation and muscle fatigue are known to be caused by physical performance.Many efforts have been made to identify natural compounds that can prevent or reduce the effects of exercise.The purpose of this review is to discuss the benefits of a constant physical activity and the intake ofAntioxidant compounds to protect the body from oxidative stress.The attention will be focused on three natural anti-oxidants.Their properties and activity will be described, as well as their benefits on physical activity and on aging, which is expected to increase through the years and can get favorable benefits from a constant exercise activity.
Longevity, exercise training, flavonoids intake, and aging are some of the topics.