(6.2) master athletes

18

age wherein swimming athletes become master athletes

50

age wherein golf athletes become master athletes

master athletes

a heterogenous group of physically active individuals, typically aged 35 years or over, or as defined by sports-specific cut-offs

good protein status

an important component of a stable immune function

fluid & fiber

has a greater requirement for master athletes in order to counteract reduced GI motility

estrogen

its bone-protective action is lost after menopause which makes the drop in bone density in women faster

side effects

how medications can impact the athlete

resting metabolic rate

decreases by a small percentage each decade which is linked to a reduction in (metabolically active) muscle mass

endurance training

training that can enhance the capacity for glycogen stores in older athletes

leucine

older athletes may need at least 1.2g/kg protein per day with a focus on 35-40g ______-rich protein foods

carbohydrate

lower carbohydrate/higher fat diets generally lead to an impairment in the ability to utilize _________ for high intensity efforts

weight-bearing exercise

exercise that should be maintained along with appropriate calcium intake to support bone health

vitamin D

key nutrient for bone growth and mineralization, immune response and muscle function

ageing

can cause up to a 50% decrease in skin capacity for vitamin D production

creatine monohydrate

older athletes may have increased muscle mass gain and strength from adding this to resistance training