Abstract

Despite the wealth of epidemiological and experimental studies indicating the protective role of regular physical activity/exercise training against the sequels of aging and cardiovascular diseases, the molecular transducers of exercise/physical activity benefits are not fully identified but should be further investigated in more integrative and innovative approaches, as they bear the potential for transformative discoveries of novel therapeutic targets. As aging and cardiovascular diseases are associated with a chronic state of oxidative stress and inflammation mediated via complex and interconnected pathways, we will focus in this review on the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions of exercise, mainly exerted on adipose tissue, skeletal muscles, immune system, and cardiovascular system by modulating anti-inflammatory/proinflammatory cytokines profile, redox-sensitive transcription factors such as nuclear factor kappa B, activator protein-1, and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator 1-alpha, antioxidant and prooxidant enzymes, and repair proteins such as heat shock proteins, proteasome complex, oxoguanine DNA glycosylase, uracil DNA glycosylase, and telomerase. It is important to note that the effects of exercise vary depending on the type, intensity, frequency, and duration of exercise as well as on the individual's characteristics; therefore, the development of personalized exercise programs is essential.

Highlights

  • Despite the wealth of epidemiological and experimental studies indicating the protective role of regular physical activity/exercise training against the sequels of aging and cardiovascular diseases, the molecular transducers of exercise/physical activity benefits are not fully identified but should be further investigated in more integrative and innovative approaches, as they bear the potential for transformative discoveries of novel therapeutic targets

  • As aging and cardiovascular diseases are associated with a chronic state of oxidative stress and inflammation mediated via complex and interconnected pathways, we will focus in this review on the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions of exercise, mainly exerted on adipose tissue, skeletal muscles, immune system, and cardiovascular system by modulating anti-inflammatory/proinflammatory cytokines profile, redox-sensitive transcription factors such as nuclear factor kappa B, activator protein-1, and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator 1-alpha, antioxidant and prooxidant enzymes, and repair proteins such as heat shock proteins, proteasome complex, oxoguanine DNA glycosylase, uracil DNA glycosylase, and telomerase

  • Physical activity and exercise training reduce the risk of age-associated diseases, namely, cardiovascular diseases [4, 10, 25,26,27,28,29,30,31], type 2 diabetes [32], metabolic syndrome [33], colon cancer [34], obesity [35], osteoporosis [36], sarcopenia [37], anxiety [38], and cognitive impairment [39,40,41]

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Summary

Exercise Training and Aging

There is mounting evidence based on epidemiologic and experimental studies that physical activity and exercise training combat the sequels of aging. Higher levels of physical activity and regular exercise are associated with reduced risks of all-cause mortality [2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20] and with increased longevity [18, 21,22,23]. Exercise improves the quality of life of elderly people [42, 43]

Exercise Training and Cardiovascular Diseases
Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Aging and Cardiovascular Diseases
Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Overlapping Signaling Pathways
Exercise Training
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