Dose-response relationship between daily step count and prevalence of sarcopenia: A cross-sectional study

Objectives: Daily step counts are an easy-to-understand indicator of physical activity; however, there is limited evidence regarding the optimal daily step count to prevent sarcopenia. This study examined the dose-response relationship between daily step count and the prevalence of sarcopenia and explored the optimal dose. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting and participants: The study included 7949 community-dwelling middle-aged and older adults (aged 45–74 years) from Japan. Measurements: Skeletal muscle mass (SMM) was assessed using bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy, and muscle strength was quantified through handgrip strength (HGS) measurement. Participants who exhibited both low HGS (men: