Physical Abilities

Definition

Physical abilities refer to the overall capacity of an individual's body to perform various tasks and functions. As individuals age, there is a natural decline in physical abilities such as strength, stamina, speed, or sensory keenness.

Related terms

Muscle Mass: Muscle mass refers to the amount of muscle tissue an individual has. As individuals age, they tend to experience a gradual loss of muscle mass known as sarcopenia.

Cardiorespiratory Fitness: Cardiorespiratory fitness pertains to the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen-rich blood to working muscles during physical activity. Aging can lead to a decrease in cardiorespiratory fitness.

Reaction Time: Reaction time refers to how quickly an individual can respond or react to a stimulus. With aging, there is typically a decline in reaction time due to changes in neural processing speed.