Physical fitness, a lifelong learning behaviour in preventig Sarcopenia: the need of an educational intervention

During physiological aging, the striated muscle incurs in reduction of both mass and strength. This phenomenon is called “Sarcopenia”. The purpose of this work is, on the one hand, to analyze the most recent literature data on the pathophysiology of Sarcopenia; on the others, it aims to better understand the educational and pedagogical impact of specific physical fitness programs to prevent some of the degenerative processes of the elders including those of the musculoskeletal system. This study wants to demonstrate the importance of physical fitness as an educational intervention with positive effects in clinical, social and pedagogical management of aging and senescence.