Squat Exercise for Pre-Sarcopenia Improvement in Older Adults

This study focuses on the issue of pre-sarcopenia, a condition where older adults experience a decline in muscle mass or muscle strength. This is a common issue, affecting around 10-20% of the aging population. The study aims to investigate the potential benefits of squat exercises in improving pre-sarcopenia. The idea is that early intervention with resistance exercises, like squats, could increase muscle mass, enhance physical performance, and prevent the progression to a more severe condition called sarcopenia. This research is important as it could help improve the quality of life for older adults and offer a solution to this common health issue. During the study, participants will engage in squat exercises. The effects of these exercises will be measured in several ways. Physical performance will be assessed using the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), which includes a balance test, a gait speed test, and a chair stand test. Scores range from 0 to 12, with higher scores indicating better physical performance. Additionally, body composition will be evaluated using bioelectrical impedance analysis (InBody), which measures skeletal muscle mass, body fat mass, and body fat percentage. The study expects that after the squat exercise intervention, older adults will show significant improvements in these areas, thereby alleviating pre-sarcopenia.