Title: Sarcopenia: Loss of Muscle Mass in Older Adults
Headings: Sarcopenia: Loss of Muscle Mass in Older Adults
GERIATRICS
Sarcopenia: Loss of Muscle Mass in Older Adults
Avoiding Prolonged Bed Rest
Growth Hormone Levels in Sarcopenia
Exercise Intervention
Pharmacist Counseling: Safe Medication Use During Exercise
Strength Training for Seniors
Conclusion
REFERENCES

Content: Strength Training for Older Adults (see Resource), Seguin et al provide a highly effective program that is safe, simple, and based on the principles of strength training. 7 According to the authors, worldwide laboratory research has shown that strength training not only benefits both men and women of all ages, but of all levels of fitness as well. 7 Furthermore, such a program can play a role in helping to prevent and treat chronic conditions such as arthritis and osteoporosis, among others ( TABLE 3 ). 7 The program was developed at the Nutrition, Exercise Physiology and Sarcopenia Laboratory at Tufts University and includes motivational tips, safety precautions, and specific exercises. It is comprised of three phases: Part I uses an individual's own body weight to strengthen the body slowly and gently; Part II introduces dumbells and ankle weights to increase strength; and Part III adds variety so that new techniques boost strength further. 7
Seguin et al note the goal of Growing Stronger: Strength Training for Older Adults is to help seniors make strength training a lifelong habit.