Exercise training as a cornerstone intervention for sarcopenia: a review.

Bruno Remígio Cavalcante, Ryan Stanley Falck, Philipe de Souto Barreto, Yves Rolland

Graduate Program in Physical Education (PPGEF), Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco (UNIVASF), Clinical Exercise Laboratory Research Group (LABEC). · pubmed

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Abstract

A loss of muscle mass and strength with aging may reflect a generalized and progressive disease known as sarcopenia. Mounting evidence shows that sarcopenia is associated with poor health outcomes in older adults. Currently, no specific drugs are approved for the treatment of sarcopenia. In this context, exercise training has emerged as a cornerstone non-pharmacological strategy to disease management. This narrative review synthesizes evidence on the effects of exercise training on muscle strength, muscle mass, and physical performance in sarcopenic older adults published recently (from 2024 onward).

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Research summary

Exercise training improves muscle strength, mass, and physical performance in older adults with sarcopenia. The paper addresses a non-pharmacological intervention that targets a significant age-related condition, contributing to the understanding of strategies for promoting healthy aging.

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