Scholarlink

Purpose of Review <p>Sarcopenic obesity represents the coexistence of excess adiposity and impaired muscle function, contributing to disability and loss of independence. This review examines how intentional weight loss treatments interact with muscle capacity and mobility outcomes in this population, with a focus on rehabilitation and exercise-based strategies.</p> Recent Findings <p>Weight loss improves cardiometabolic health and reduces mechanical load but may accelerate declines in lean mass and strength if not paired with resistance training. Multicomponent exercise interventions combining resistance, aerobic, and balance training provide benefits for preserving muscle function and improving physical function. Data on pharmacologic weight-loss therapies remain limited with respect to muscle and mobility outcomes.</p> Summary <p>Weight loss in adults with sarcopenic obesity is a clinical double-edged sword. Mobility-centered, exercise-based interventions are essential to preserve muscle capacity during adiposity reduction. Future research should prioritize functionally meaningful outcomes and standardized rehabilitation frameworks to optimize mobility and independence.</p>

错误：搜索内容不能为空，请输入英文关键词
错误：关键词超出字数限制，请精简
高级检索

Weight Loss, Sarcopenic Obesity, and Mobility in Older Adults: Clinical and Rehabilitation Perspectives

  • 期刊论文

  • 发表日期：

    2026年5月1日

查看全文
  • Hiral Master,
  • Madison Ashleigh Petersen,
  • Louisa Grace Bynum,
  • Rachel J. Donnelly,
  • John A. Batsis

摘要

Purpose of Review

Sarcopenic obesity represents the coexistence of excess adiposity and impaired muscle function, contributing to disability and loss of independence. This review examines how intentional weight loss treatments interact with muscle capacity and mobility outcomes in this population, with a focus on rehabilitation and exercise-based strategies.

Recent Findings

Weight loss improves cardiometabolic health and reduces mechanical load but may accelerate declines in lean mass and strength if not paired with resistance training. Multicomponent exercise interventions combining resistance, aerobic, and balance training provide benefits for preserving muscle function and improving physical function. Data on pharmacologic weight-loss therapies remain limited with respect to muscle and mobility outcomes.

Summary

Weight loss in adults with sarcopenic obesity is a clinical double-edged sword. Mobility-centered, exercise-based interventions are essential to preserve muscle capacity during adiposity reduction. Future research should prioritize functionally meaningful outcomes and standardized rehabilitation frameworks to optimize mobility and independence.