Sarcopenia Management: Resistance Training Protocol Stratified by Clinical Frailty Score (blogs.bmj.com)

• Prescription stratified by Rockwood Clinical Frailty Score (CFS)
• Example for CFS 4: sit-to-stand, step-ups, calf raises, lateral hip, wall push-ups
• Two non-consecutive sessions/week, 10-20 min, one set of 6-10 reps or 20-30 sec holds

"This infographic from the BJSM blog presents a practical resistance training prescription for sarcopenia, stratified by the Rockwood Clinical Frailty Score (CFS). It emphasizes supervised resistance training to improve muscle function and manage multimorbidity. Key safety checks include stable support, appropriate footwear, and symptom stop rules. The example for CFS 4 (mild frailty) includes four lower-body and one upper-body exercise, plus balance training, starting with one set of 6-10 reps or 20-30 second holds, performed two non-consecutive days per week. Walking is encouraged alongside strength work."