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June 19, 2026BMC GeriatricsOpen Access

The intervention effects of resistance exercise on sarcopenia in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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GLG H LiSTShou-Yan TangJLJing Luo

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Systematic review evaluates resistance exercise impacts on sarcopenia in older adults, suggesting effective regimens.

Key Points

  • This review aims to assess the effects of resistance exercise on muscle-related outcomes in older adults with sarcopenia.
  • Included eligible randomized controlled trials focusing on resistance exercise interventions for sarcopenia in older adults.
  • Reviewed literature from multiple databases with a retrieval period until May 31, 2026.
  • Analyzed data from 13 RCTs involving 546 participants (282 intervention, 264 control).
  • Resistance exercise significantly improved handgrip strength (MD 2.95 kg, P<0.0001).
  • Increased gait speed by 0.15 m/s (P<0.0001) and appendicular skeletal muscle mass index by 0.25 kg/m² (P<0.0001).
  • Improved physical performance as seen in a 1.79 second reduction in five-times sit-to-stand test (P<0.0001).

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Li et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a34dc9f65a5b0777af2cc25https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-026-07808-w
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