The society is facing the problem of increasing aging population.Sarcopenia is a disease of aging-re-lated muscles decline,which increases the probability of adverse outcomes such as falls,fractures,disability,and death.It puts a heavy burden on individuals,their families,and the society.Exercise is the foremost intervention for sarcopenia.This paper provides a review of recent research on sarcopenia and exercise.It summarizes the current situation of exer-cise in the elderly,the clinical study of exercise prevention and treatment of sarcopenia,the mechanism of exercise inter-vention,and the recommendation of exercise prescription.It is helpful to develop a scientific and reasonable exercise plan for patients with sarcopenia.