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Alternative exercise technologies to fight against sarcopenia at old age: a series of studies and review

Physical medicine and Rehabilitation
Author
Wolfgang Kemmler and Simon von Stengel
Used Parameters : BFM

Publication Year : 2012

Country : Germany

Journal : Journal of Aging Research

The most effective physiologic mean to prevent sarcopenia and related muscle malfunction is a physically active lifestyle, or even better, physical exercise. However, due to time constraints, lack of motivation, or physical limitations, a large number of elderly subjects are either unwilling or unable to perform conventional workouts. In this context, two new exercise technologies, whole-body vibration (WBV) and whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS), may exhibit a save, autonomous, and efficient alternative to increase or maintain …
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