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Jorge Pascual-Fernández¹, Alejandro Fernández-Montero², Alfredo Córdova-Martínez³

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Physical activity is the only known strategy to delay sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength. This review explores how exercise impacts molecular and cellular factors contributing to sarcopenia progression in older adults.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Molecular Biology
Exercise Physiology

Background:

Aging is linked to sarcopenia, characterized by decreased muscle mass, strength, and motor function.
Sarcopenia diminishes quality of life and self-sufficiency in older adults, increasing healthcare costs.
Current understanding of sarcopenia's molecular and cellular mechanisms is incomplete, hindering effective treatment development.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the molecular and cellular mechanisms by which physical activity counteracts sarcopenia.
To synthesize current data on how exercise interventions can delay age-related muscle decline.

Main Methods:

Literature review of studies investigating physical activity and sarcopenia.
Analysis of molecular and cellular pathways affected by exercise in aging muscle.
Synthesis of evidence on exercise's role in mitigating sarcopenia.

Main Results:

Physical activity is identified as the primary strategy to delay sarcopenia onset and progression.
Exercise modulates key molecular and cellular factors implicated in muscle aging and deterioration.
Evidence suggests exercise can improve muscle mass, strength, and function in older adults.

Conclusions:

Physical activity is crucial for managing and potentially preventing sarcopenia.
Targeting molecular and cellular pathways through exercise offers a promising therapeutic approach.
Further research into exercise's mechanisms can inform effective interventions for healthy aging.