Exercise Perception and Lifestyle of Adults in the Context of Sarcopenia

Authors : Tuğba Arslan, Nilay Şahan, Ceyhun Türkmen, Meltem Yazici Gülay

Pages : 499-508

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Publication Date : 2025-12-26

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study has two principal objectives. The first is to examine the frequency of sarcopenia in adults. The second is to compare the perceived exercise and lifestyle habits of individuals who have been identified as having sarcopenia and those who have not. The study population comprised 156 individuals above the age of 50 years and residing in the community. SARC-F questionnaire was used to assess sarcopenia. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) were used to assess the lifestyle of the participants. Participants with and without sarcopenia were divided into two groups and lifestyle and exercise perception data were compared. Among the participants, 79 people (50.6%) were found to have sarcopenia and 77 people (49.4%) did not have sarcopenia. The benefit score and barrier score for exercise were found to be statistically higher in the group without sarcopenia than in the group with sarcopenia (p<0.05). The participants with sarcopenia were found to engage in a reduced level of physical activity and to spend a greater proportion of their time engaged upon sedentary pursuits (p<0.05). Smoking status and sleep quality were similar between the groups (p>0.05). Individuals with sarcopenia tend to perceive the benefits of exercise more favourably than those without sarcopenia. Despite reporting fewer barriers to exercise, individuals with sarcopenia tend to have a more sedentary lifestyle. It may be the case that their sedentary lifestyle is a consequence of their weak muscles.
Keywords : Yaşlanma, Sigara İçmek, Sedanter Yaşam, İskelet Kası, Uyku.

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