Sedentary behaviors (SB) are characterized by low energy expenditure while in a sitting or
reclining posture. Evidence relevant to understanding the physiology of SB can be derived …

Abstract Fragala, MS, Cadore, EL, Dorgo, S, Izquierdo, M, Kraemer, WJ, Peterson, MD, and
Ryan, ED. Resistance training for older adults: position statement from the national strength …

The prevalence of obesity in combination with sarcopenia (the age-related loss of muscle
mass and strength or physical function) is increasing in adults aged 65 years and older. A …

“Frailty” is a term used to refer to a state characterized by enhanced vulnerability to, and
impaired recovery from, stressors compared with a nonfrail state, which is increasingly …

Purpose In 2018, the SARCUS working group published a first article on the standardization
of the use of ultrasound to assess muscle. Recommendations were made for patient …

Intermuscular adipose tissue (IMAT) is a distinct adipose depot described in early reports as
a 'fatty replacement'or 'muscle fat infiltration'that was linked to ageing and neuromuscular …

Decreased skeletal muscle contractile activity (disuse) or unloading leads to muscle mass
loss, also known as muscle atrophy. The balance between muscle protein synthesis (MPS) …

Worldwide estimates predict 2 billion people will be aged over 65 years by 2050. A major
current challenge is maintaining mobility and quality of life into old age. Impaired mobility is …

Muscle's structural composition is an important factor underlying muscle strength and
physical function in older adults. There is an increasing amount of research to support the …

Adipose tissue is a central metabolic organ. Unlike other organs, adipose tissue is
compartmentalized into individual depots and distributed throughout the body. These …