Effects of physical exercise in sarcopenia. A systematic review

Exercise–microbiota interactions in aging‐related sarcopenia

“…In obese individuals aged >64 years old, weight loss combined with both aerobic and resistance training (RT) most efficiently preserved lean mass, physical function, and reduced frailty 7 . This combination is likely the most promising strategy to maintain and/or improve muscle mass and strength 1 …”

“…7 This combination is likely the most promising strategy to maintain and/or improve muscle mass and strength. 1 Evidence-based guidelines recommend the adoption of either a combination of RT and power training or high-intensity interval training (HIIT) against age-related sarcopenia. [8][9][10] Moderate to high (60% to 80% of 1-RM) intensities are optimal for RT, while low to moderate (e.g.…”

“… 7 This combination is likely the most promising strategy to maintain and/or improve muscle mass and strength. 1 …”

“…Nevertheless, the underlying cellular and molecular mechanisms and the role of life‐style factors are insufficiently understood. Exercise is one such factor and recent evidence supports the potential of strength training alone or combined with aerobic exercise to mitigate sarcopenia 1 . Gut microbiota are implicated in the development of muscle loss during aging as well, as recently systematically reviewed in this journal 2 .…”

“…Exercise is one such factor and recent evidence supports the potential of strength training alone or combined with aerobic exercise to mitigate sarcopenia. 1 Gut microbiota are implicated in the development of muscle loss during aging as well, as recently systematically reviewed in this journal. 2 Consequently, the combination of appropriate exercise programmes and dietary interventions aimed at modifying gut microbiota hold great promise to counteract sarcopenia.…”