When it comes to healthy aging, physical activity is crucial. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that adults with at least one chronic disease were less active than adults reporting no chronic disease. The CDC also reports that only about one in seven adults aged 65+ meet both aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercise targets, and that nearly 30% of adults 50+ are physically inactive. But physical activity may be particularly difficult for aging adults, especially those with sarcopenia, a syndrome characterized by progressive loss of muscle mass, strength, and physical performance. Current research is looking at whether people who are unable to exercise can use vibration and electrical stimulation to support muscle health when age-fighting activities like resistance training are no longer an option.

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