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August 2, 2026BMC GeriatricsOpen Access

Effect of resistance, balance, and aerobic training on strength, mobility, balance, and quality of life in older adults with sarcopenia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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SASaud F. AlsubaiePrince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz UniversityGNGopal NambiPrince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University

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Implication

Systematic review evaluates interventions to improve strength and quality of life in adults with sarcopenia, suggesting benefits of exercise.

Key Points

  • The aim was to assess how resistance, aerobic, and balance exercises affect strength, mobility, balance, and quality of life in older adults with sarcopenia.
  • Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs).
  • Included 12 RCTs with 652 participants aged 74.1 ± 7.6 years.
  • Evaluated outcomes like muscle strength, mobility, balance, functional ability, and quality of life.
  • Handgrip strength improved significantly (SMD = 0.39) with exercise interventions.
  • Knee extension strength increased significantly (SMD = 0.62).
  • Gait speed improved significantly (SMD = 0.66) and TUG score decreased (SMD = -0.73); no significant differences in functional ability or quality of life.

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Alsubaie et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6eea811b0468a7eeab2c61https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-026-08020-6
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