1. At what age do women experience a loss of bone and muscle?

2. At what age do men experience a loss of muscle?

3. How can physical activity lead to a positive change in fat patterns? How much exercise is necessary to bring about these results?

4. What does the effect of changing body composition from more fat to more lean have on basal metabolic rate?

5. List three negative health conditions associated with central body fatness.

6. List one immediate and one long-term effect of exercise.

7. Would it be appropriate to recommend a generic exercise program for all elderly? Why or why not?

8. Would you recommend the motto “No pain, no gain” to an elderly person who is starting an exercise program?

9. What percent of seniors exercise on a regular basis?