The Role of Regular Physical Activity in Enhancing Metabolic Function, Preventing Metabolic Diseases, and Increasing Irisin Levels in the Elderly

Abstract

Aging in the elderly is often accompanied by a decrease in metabolic function that increases the risk of metabolic diseases such as diabetes and obesity. Regular physical activity has been identified as an effective non-pharmacological intervention to address this problem. This study aims to evaluate the role of regular physical activity in improving metabolic function, preventing metabolic diseases, and increasing levels of irisin, a hormone that plays a role in regulating energy metabolism. The method used is a literature study, with the analysis of various relevant scientific articles in the last five years. The results of the study showed that regular physical activity, especially aerobic and resistance exercise, was able to improve insulin sensitivity, reduce visceral fat, and increase irisin levels by up to 30%, which supports the regulation of energy metabolism. This study provides strong evidence that physical activity can be an effective strategy for the prevention of metabolic diseases, while improving the quality of life of the elderly.