The effect of a moderate-intensity multicomponent training on muscle function, glycemic control, lipid profile and body composition of Overweight and Obese Older Adults: A 36-week single-arm quasi-experimental approach.

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of a moderate-intensity multicomponent training (MCT) programme on body composition, muscle function, glycemic control and lipid profiles in overweight and obese older people. This single-arm quasi-experimental study will include 50 male and female overweight and obese older individuals who will be subjected to a 36-week moderate-intensity MCT intervention, including strength, stretching, endurance and balance exercises, twice a week, along with nutritional counseling and psychoeducation. Body composition, muscle function (upper- and lower-body strength endurance, lower-body flexibility, and dynamic balance), fasting plasma glucose, triglycerides, total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoprotein (LDL-c) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL-c) levels will be assessed before and after 12, 24 and 36 weeks of intervention. Food consumption will be evaluated at baseline and after 36 weeks. Statistical significance will be set at p