A 36-week exercise program may reverse frailty in older adults — a community trial puts it to the test

This study tests whether a 36-week community-based exercise program can improve physical function and reduce frailty and sarcopenia in adults aged 65 and older living independently in Santoña, Spain. The program includes strength, balance, endurance, and flexibility exercises based on the Vivifrail model. Researchers will measure balance, gait speed, chair-stand performance, handgrip strength, and walking capacity before and after each cycle. The goal is to see if real-world participation in such a program leads to meaningful improvements in mobility and muscle health.