Introduction
loss of lean mass, obesity, age-associated decrease, type 2 diabetes, colon and breast cancer, sarcopenia, Sarcopenia
OBESITY, CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, SARCOPENIA, CHRONIC DISEASES, SECONDARY, SARCOPENIA, NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCIES
The world's population is aging, and a large part of the world's nations are experiencing an increase in the number and proportion of older adults [Sarcopenia and frailty are two of the main characteristics found among institutionalized older adults. The progressive loss of lean mass and the consequent age-associated decrease in muscle strength are mainly due to the aging process and are considered the primary cause of sarcopenia. However, secondary sarcopenia is associated with factors commonly present in socio-health institutions where older adults reside, such as, lack of physical activity or a sedentary lifestyle, prolonged bed rest, presence of chronic diseases, multimorbidity, polypharmacy and nutritional deficiencies [Although the concept of frailty is widely recognized, there is a lack of consensus on the clinical and operational definition of the term [Regular physical activity is considered a protective factor for the prevention and management of many pathologies, such as cardiovascular disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, colon and breast cancer [Multicomponent physical exercise programs, and especially strength training, are established as the most effective strategies to delay the loss of strength and functional capacity [