Physical activity and sedentary behavior as predictors of fear of falling and risk of sarcopenia in older adults

Abstract Introduction Low-level physical activity and sedentary behavior are factors that can impact the fear of falling risk falls in older adults. Objective This study aimed to determine whether duration frequency predict sarcopenia people. Methods was a cross-sectional with 116 individuals from southern southeastern Brazil. A sociodemographic health questionnaire, International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ – short version), Falls Efficacy Scale (FES-I), SARC-f were used. Data analyzed by bootstrapping procedures, Pearson's correlation, regression analysis (p < 0.05). Results Walking days (β = -0.38; p 0.001) moderate -0.23; showed negative prediction falling. also had significant -0.34; 0.001). Conclusion We conclude weekly walking practice moderate-intensity negatively Weekly predicts having sarcopenia. Sedentary not predictor