@article{ref1,
title="The physiological, physical, and biomechanical demands of walking football: implications for exercise prescription and future research in older adults",
journal="Journal of aging and physical activity",
year="2019",
author="Harper, Liam D. and Field, Adam and Corr, Liam D. and Naughton, Robert J.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="The aim of this investigation was to profile the physiological, physical, and biomechanical responses during walking football. A total of 17 male participants (aged 66 ± 6 years) participated. Heart rate; blood lactate; accelerometer variables (biomechanical load [PlayerLoad™], changes of direction); and rating of perceived exertion were measured. Participants mean percentage of maximum heart rate was 76 ± 6% during the sessions, with rating of perceived exertion across all sessions at 13 ± 2. Blood lactate increased by ∼157% from presession (1.24 ± 0.4 mmol/L) to postsession (3.19 ± 1.7 mmol/L; p ≤.0005). PlayerLoad™ values of 353 ± 67 arbitrary units were observed, as well as ∼100 changes of direction per session. In conclusion, walking football is a moderate- to vigorous-intensity activity. The longitudinal health benefits of walking football remain to be elucidated, particularly on bone health, cardiovascular fitness, and social and mental well-being.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1063-8652",
doi="10.1123/japa.2019-0330",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/japa.2019-0330"
}