his study aimed to examine the impacts of physical exercise on muscle strength, body composition, physical functioning and inflammation in older adults.

It was found that exercise had a moderate-to-large effect on improving muscle strength, body composition, and physical functioning, and reducing inflammation in older adults.

Reference:

Liberman K, et al., The effects of exercise on muscle strength, body composition, physical functioning and the inflammatory profile of older adults: A systematic review. Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care, 12/07/2016