To Compare the Effect of Resistance Training Versus Aerobic Exercise on Muscle Mass and Strength in Elderly People with Age Related Sarcopenia

Background: Sarcopenia is a skeletal muscle disorder characterized by reduced muscle mass and strength. Age related sarcopenia poses significant challenges to the elderly population, leading to muscle weakness, functional decline. Resistance training and aerobics training have been proposed an effective intervention to counteract sarcopenia by improving muscle mass and strength in elderly people with sarcopenia. Aim: This study aims to compare the effects of resistance training and aerobic exercise on improving muscle mass and strength in elderly individuals diagnosed with age related sarcopenia. Objectives: This study evaluates the effects of resistance training versus aerobics on improving muscle mass and strength in elderly people with age related sarcopenia. Methods: Based on inclusion and exclusion criteria the individuals were selected. The randomized controlled trail was conducted and the participants were assigned into group A (resistance training) and group B (aerobic Exercise). Muscle mass is measured through circumference of calf and muscle strength is measured with dynamometer. Results: Results indicate the both resistance training and aerobics contribute to improve muscle mass and strength compared to baseline measurements in elderly people with age related sarcopenia. Conclusion: Resistance training appears to elicit greater improvements in muscle mass and strength compared to aerobic exercise and this shows importance of incorporating exercise to yield better outcomes in quality of life in elderly with age related sarcopenia.