Background
sarcopenia, Sarcopenia, sarcopenic, decline in skeletal muscle mass
SARCOPENIA, SYNDROME, SARCOPENIA
Sarcopenia is a syndrome leading to a gradual decline in skeletal muscle mass and function [Among the main consequences of sarcopenia at the physical-functional level, a 47.3% lower handgrip strength (HGS) has been reported in older people using Brazil’s primary healthcare system [Contrarily, it has been shown that regular physical activity can decrease the negative effects of sarcopenia. For example, a systematic review with meta-analysis in sarcopenic older people reported that resistance training and concurrent training (i.e., resistance training combined with other exercises such as balance, muscular endurance, and aerobic training) significantly improved lower limbs muscle strength and gait speed compared to inactive control groups [Following the studies mentioned above and systematic reviews, the international physical activity recommendations for older people include at least two weekly resistance training sessions encompassing large muscle groups [In light of this, the current pilot study compared the effectiveness of elastic band training regarding group-based dance on fat mass, fat-free mass, HGS (dominant and non-dominant hand), leg strength, TUG, and walking speed in older women with sarcopenia. Considering previous studies [