# Exercise Builds Muscle and Strength in Postmenopausal Women With Sarcopenia

*Effectiveness of exercise intervention on muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical function among postmenopausal women with sarcopenia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.*

- **Evidence Level**: Strong
- **Publication Types**: Journal Article, Systematic Review
- **Journal**: Frontiers in public health
- **Sample Size**: 744 postmenopausal women with sarcopenia (17 trials)
- **Authors**: Deng Y, Xu L, Martin-Payo R, Deng K, Huang L, Yang Y, Xie Z, Qiu M, Li C, Zhang F
- **Published**: 2026-05-20
- **Topics**: exercise, sarcopenia, muscle
- **DOI**: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1758325
- **Original Source**: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42245341/

## Summary

Postmenopausale Frauen verlieren oft Muskeln, wenn sich die Hormone verändern und das Alter zunimmt. Bei 17 Studien half strukturiertes Training dieser Gruppe deutlich, Muskeln und Kraft aufzubauen. Ihre Griffkraft, Gehgeschwindigkeit und Balance verbesserten sich alle. Das Körpergewicht blieb etwa gleich, die Zugewinne betrafen also Muskeln, nicht die Waage.

## Practical Takeaway

This review suggests structured exercise may help postmenopausal women fight age-related muscle loss.

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