In aging, changes in body composition occur even without significant changes in the body mass index (BMI), which generate a decrease in strength and mobility in the elderly, conditioning them to sedentary lifestyle. The increase in body fat, the decrease in muscle mass and bone mineral density lead to the...
Sarcopenia is a syndrome characterized by the generalized and progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength associated with aging. A sedentary lifestyle contributes to this condition, exacerbating and becoming a vicious cycle between difficulty in performing daily life tasks and disability, leading to total dependence and even death. Exercise...