Barriers and facilitators to resistance and aerobic exercise among older adults with sarcopenic obesity: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sarcopenic obesity (SO), characterized by the coexistence of excess adiposity and diminished muscle mass and function, represents an increasing health concern among the older adults. Resistance and aerobic exercises are effective strategies for managing this condition. However, due to low exercise adherence among older adults, the current state of prevention and control of SO remains challenging. Moreover, qualitative insights into the specific exercise experiences of this population, particularly in the Chinese context, are lacking. This study seeks to elucidate the barriers and facilitators to exercise adherence among elderly individuals affected by SO through the application of the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) and the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation-Behavio

SUBMITTER: Huang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12903686 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature