Abstract
SARCOPENIC OBESITY (SO), THE COMBINATION OF OBESITY AND AGING-RELATED MUSCLE ATROPHY, PRESENTS NUMEROUS CHALLENGES FOR EXERCISE PROFESSIONALS (EPS). LIFESTYLE INTERVENTIONS INCLUDING EXERCISE TRAINING AND DIETARY MODIFICATIONS CAN IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE, PERFORMANCE OF ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, AND LONGEVITY FOR PERSONS WITH SO. HERE, WE PROVIDE A DETAILED DISCUSSION OF HOW EPS CAN EVALUATE OR SCREEN FOR SO AND STRATEGIES FOR EXERCISE PROGRAMING FOR PERSONS WITH SO.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 78-83 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Strength and Conditioning Journal |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1 2015 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2015 National Strength and Conditioning Association.
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation