IMPACT OF RESISTANCE TRAINING ON THE CONTROL OF SARCOPENIA IN OLDER ADULTS

Abstract

The present study aims to analyze the impacts of resistance training on the control or reversal of sarcopenia in older adults. The study is organized into chapters that initially address the aging process and the pathophysiology of sarcopenia, followed by the characterization of resistance training and, finally, the analysis of its effects in the context of elderly health. This is a bibliographic study with a qualitative approach, conducted through a literature review in scientific databases such as SciELO, PubMed, and Google Scholar. Descriptors related to sarcopenia, aging, and resistance training were used, with the selection of relevant studies published in scientific journals. The inclusion criteria comprised full-text articles available in Portuguese and English that directly addressed the topic, while studies not related to the proposed objective were excluded. Data analysis was carried out in an interpretative manner, aiming to identify convergences among findings in the literature. It is concluded that resistance training plays a fundamental role in the control of sarcopenia, promoting significant gains in muscle strength, improvements in functionality, and contributing to the maintenance of autonomy in older adults. Furthermore, the neuromuscular and metabolic effects associated with this practice reinforce its relevance as a non-pharmacological strategy for promoting health and quality of life during aging.