Staying physically active is pivotal to healthy muscle aging. Lifelong performance of regular exercise is associated with an improved preservation of muscle mass and strength,[1][2] and physical inactivity is associated with an increased risk of sarcopenia.[3]
The type of exercise performed is also profoundly important. High-quality evidence indicates that resistance exercise is the most potent intervention for improving muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance in older adults.[4][5][6] Even in older adults who perform at least 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous aerobic exercise per week, a lower risk of sarcopenia, more muscle mass, and better physical performance was found in those who performed resistance exercise twice per week.[7]