Possible Sarcopenia is Related to Leisure-Time Physical Activity but Not to Occupational Activity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity (PA) has long been considered a key strategy in the management of sarcopenia. To our knowledge, this is the first study to examine domain-specific physical activity, including leisure-time and occupational activities, in relation to possible sarcopenia (PS) among middle-aged and older adults.

Methods

We analyzed a total of 15,819 adults aged ≥40 years. PS was defined on the basis of handgrip strength (males <28 kg and females <18 kg) according to the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia. The Global Physical Activity Questionnaire was used to evaluate domain-specific PA, including weekly leisure-time or occupational moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA). MVPA was classified into three categories: no activity, 1-149 min/week, and ≥150 min/week. Parame

SUBMITTER: Kim B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12766300 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature