ReviewJournal of clinical medicine2024
Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Muscle Strength for the Prevention and Treatment of Sarcopenia in Older Adults: A Systematic Review of the Literature.
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19 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Exercise and nutritional interventions for sarcopenia-related fall prevention in older adults: An umbrella review.The journal of nutrition, health & aging · 2026Pooled it
- Clinical guidelines on physical activity and exercise therapy for Chinese adults with type 2 diabetes: A clinical practice guideline from the Chinese Society of Endocrinology.Journal of sport and health science · 2026Guideline
- A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of high-intensity interval training for physical fitness in university students.BMC public health · 2025Pooled it
- Exercise and nutrition strategies for sarcopenia in older adults: evidence from a network meta-analysis based on EWGSOP and AWGS criteria.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Pooled it
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- Impact of high-intensity interval training vs. moderate-intensity continuous training combined with strength training on physical and metabolic outcomes in post-bariatric surgery patients with sarcopenic obesity.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Article
- Hand grip strength and loss of independence in Indigenous and non-Indigenous New Zealand octogenarians-the LiLACS NZ cohort study.The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences · 2026Article
- Sarcopenia and fall-related outcomes in Chinese adults aged 45 years or older: a longitudinal cohort study.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Cell biomechanics on muscle atrophy: from intricate mechanisms to therapeutic frontiers.Annals of medicine · 2025Review
- The Use of Electrical Stimulation for Older Adults at Risk for Developing Sarcopenia: A Systematic Review.Journal of frailty, sarcopenia and falls · 2025Review
- Vitamin D and physical activity as co-modifiers of muscle health and function - a narrative exploration.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2025Review
- Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: A story of muscle and mass.World journal of gastroenterology · 2025Article
- Strategies to Optimize Recovery in Frail Patients With Cardiovascular Disease Through Exercise-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation.Journal of lipid and atherosclerosis · 2025Review
- Longitudinal Cohort Study Investigating Fall Risk Across Diverse Muscle Health Statuses Among Older People in the Community.Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle · 2025Article
- Determinants of life satisfaction in older adults with diabetes in China: a national cross-sectional study.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Understanding Cognitive Decline in Aging: Mechanisms and Mitigation Strategies - A Narrative Review.Clinical interventions in aging · 2025Review
- Global consensus on optimal exercise recommendations for enhancing healthy longevity in older adults (ICFSR).The journal of nutrition, health & aging · 2025Review
- Strength training and sarcopenia-a mandatory link: focus on MicroRNAs.Frontiers in aging · 2025Review
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Abstract
Sarcopenia is a significant health concern primarily affecting old adult individuals, characterized by age-related muscle loss, and decreased strength, power, and endurance. It has profound negative effects on overall health and quality of life, including reduced independence, mobility, and daily activity performance, osteoporosis, increased fall and fracture risks, metabolic issues, and chronic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular conditions. Preventive strategies typically involve a combination of proper nutrition and regular physical activity. Among strength training exercises, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) stands out as the most effective approach for improving muscle function in older adults with sarcopenia. The current review identifies and summarizes the studies that have examined the effects of HIIT on muscle strength in older adults as an element of the prevention and treatment of sarcopenia. A systematic search using several computerized databases, namely, MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science, was performed on 12 January 2023, according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. A total of 224 studies were initially retrieved. A total of five studies met the selection criteria. HIIT training shows improvements in body composition and functional and cardiorespiratory capacity, has benefits on muscle strength, increases muscle quality and architecture, and is associated with muscle hypertrophy in healthy older adults. Nonetheless, given the shortcomings affecting primary research in terms of the limited number of studies and the high risk of bias, further research is warranted.
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