Sarcopenia: os benefícios da musculação

Abstract

The present paper provides information which is discussed in literature papers and scientific articles indicated by the supervisor and chosen through reading. Thus, we see that aging is a natural process which everyone passes through. Usually, alongside this process occurs the loss of muscle mass named sarcopenia. Sedentary lifestyle, degeneration of the neuromuscular junction, and hormonal factors are some of the elements which contribute to the sarcopenia process. In order to delay it, the corporeal exercises are used as treatment through several kinds of training such as strength, hypertrophy, stamina and potency training. Each one has its own importance, but among them all, the strength training is the one which most stands out because it increases the body strength, and the muscle mass. Consequently, stronger muscles decrease fall risk, and give a better quality of life to the individuals. Therefore, the exercise benefits become evident to the people with sarcopenia.