Sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass, can be diagnosed by having an appendicular skeletal muscle mass divided by height squared that is greater than two standard deviations (SD) or more lower than a mean derived from a healthy young reference sample. Obesity can be defined as having a body mass index greater than 30kg/m 2 . Sarcopenic obesity, if not treated, can lead to a greater risk of cardiovascular disease, metabolic disease, muscular deficiencies, and biomechanical problems.It

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... s quickly becoming a serious issue in the United States and other developed countries. Sarcopenic obesity is more prevalent in older adults but is also observed among younger individuals who have low physical activity levels and a poor diet. This review examines cardiovascular disease risk, mobility issues, physical functioning, and quality of life in older adults with sarcopenic obesity and reviews some common intervention techniques that could lead to a healthier quality of life in individuals with sarcopenic obesity.