Objectives: This research aims to validate the Healthy Beat Acupunch (HBA) exercise program, determine the feasibility of the HBA exercise program protocol and gain an understanding of the effects on well-being for older adults with sarcopenia. Design, Setting & Intervention: Validation of the HBA exercise program was conducted using two rounds of Delphi communication among eight experts. A one-group, pre-post experimental study was conducted with 17 older adults with probable sarcopenia and/or low gait speed at an Australian retirement village. The HBA exercise program lasted 40 min per session, three sessions per week for four weeks. Outcome Measures: Muscle mass, muscle strength, gait speed and health-related quality of life were assessed before and after the intervention. The HBA exercise program was evaluated via a questionnaire and individual interviews. Results: Experts validated the HBA exercise program and deemed it to be simple, safe, suitable and helpful for practice by older adults with sarcopenia. Participants enjoyed the HBA exercise program, planned to continue and would recommend to friends. Frequency, duration and size of the exercise class were appropriate, and they appreciated the trainer's support and directions when mastering the exercise motions. Improvement in participants’ gait speed was found post-exercise intervention (p<.005). Conclusion: The HBA exercise program is appropriate for practice by older adults, particularly those with reduced physical capacity and probable sarcopenia with possible benefits of improved gait speed. Future studies need to consider and overcome the limitations (i.e. study design, sample size) and challenge (participant recruitment) encountered in this research.

目的：本研究旨在验证健康节拍针灸 (HBA) 锻炼计划，确定 HBA 锻炼计划方案的可行性，并了解对患有肌肉减少症的老年人的健康的影响。设计、设置和干预：HBA 练习计划的验证是在八位专家之间使用两轮德尔福交流进行的。在澳大利亚的一个退休村，对 17 名可能患有肌肉减少症和/或低步态速度的老年人进行了一组事前实验研究。HBA 锻炼计划每次持续 40 分钟，每周 3 次，持续 4 周。结果测量：在干预前后评估肌肉质量、肌肉力量、步态速度和与健康相关的生活质量。HBA 锻炼计划通过问卷调查和个人访谈进行评估。结果：专家验证了 HBA 锻炼计划，并认为它简单、安全、适合并有助于患有肌肉减少症的老年人练习。参加者很享受 HBA 锻炼计划，计划继续并会推荐给朋友。锻炼班的频率、持续时间和规模适当，他们在掌握锻炼动作时感谢教练的支持和指导。在运动干预后发现参与者的步态速度有所改善（锻炼班的频率、持续时间和规模适当，他们在掌握锻炼动作时感谢教练的支持和指导。在运动干预后发现参与者的步态速度有所改善（锻炼班的频率、持续时间和规模适当，他们在掌握锻炼动作时感谢教练的支持和指导。在运动干预后发现参与者的步态速度有所改善（p <.005)。结论：HBA 锻炼计划适合老年人练习，特别是那些身体能力下降和可能患有肌肉减少症且可能受益于提高步态速度的老年人。未来的研究需要考虑和克服本研究中遇到的限制（即研究设计、样本量）和挑战（参与者招募）。