Maximal cardiac output in athletes: Influence of age

Conclusions
Based on current published studies, the enhanced Qmax observed in EA compared with untrained healthy subjects matched for body size is not affected by age but may be related, at least in part, to the improved body composition of EA.

Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - November 9, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Montero, D., Diaz-Canestro, C. Tags: Original scientific paper Source Type: research