Influence of Resistance Training Variables to Improve Muscle Mass Outcomes in Sarcopenia: A Systematic Review With Meta-Regressions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Resistance training (RT) is the first-line treatment to improve sarcopenia features. However, increasing muscle mass with RT remains challenging and displays inconsistent results. Manipulating training variables may present a novel approach to improve muscle mass gain in sarcopenic individuals. The present study aimed to measure the effectiveness of RT alone on muscle mass outcomes in older adults with sarcopenia and determine the influence of RT variables on muscle mass improvement.

Method

We conducted a systematic review according to PRISMA standards to gather studies that conducted a supervised RT without nutritional intervention in sarcopenia-diagnosed older adults with a muscle mass outcome versus a control group. A search strategy was performed on PubMed, Me

SUBMITTER: Delaire L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12688407 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature