GuidelineAnnals of geriatric medicine and research2025
Position statement: Evidence-Based Exercise Guidelines for Sarcopenia in Older Adults: Insights from the Korean Working Group on Sarcopenia.
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Traditional Chinese exercises on muscle strength, muscle mass, and physical function in older adults with sarcopenia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Pooled it
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- Exercise as a Metabolic Therapy for MASLD: Beyond Weight Loss Toward Sustainable Exercise Strategies.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Review
- Optimizing prescription of resistance training for body composition, muscle strength, and physical performance in older adults with sarcopenia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.European review of aging and physical activity : official journal of the European Group for Research into Elderly and Physical Activity · 2026Review
- Bridging assessment, biomarkers, and interventions: progress in muscle health research.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundSarcopenia is a geriatric muscle disease characterized by the loss of muscle mass, strength, and physical function. To better reflect the unique characteristics of sarcopenia in Korean older adults, the Korean Working Group on Sarcopenia (KWGS) developed a diagnostic algorithm, including a new category of "functional sarcopenia." This study aimed to establish evidence-based exercise guidelines tailored to the KWGS framework.
methodsA multidisciplinary expert committee conducted a systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published between 2000 and 2024 to assess exercise interventions according exercise interventions by FITT (frequency, intensity, time, type) principles. Five key questions were developed, focusing on optimizing exercise modalities to improve muscle mass, strength, and physical performance in older adults with or without sarcopenia.
resultsA total of 42 RCTs met the inclusion criteria. Resistance training was most effective for improving muscle mass and strength, while combined resistance and aerobic exercise is most effective for enhancing physical function. The guideline recommends individualized exercise prescriptions based on sarcopenia subtypes and specific functional deficits, supported by evidence grades and levels.
conclusionThis is the first Korean evidence-based exercise guideline developed within the KWGS algorithm, offering clinical and community practitioners specific, actionable strategies for preventing and managing sarcopenia. It supports tailored interventions using FITT principles aligned with individual goals and sarcopenia classification.
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