A new study found that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) may be the optimal exercise for seniors. According to an article by Medical Xpress, researchers at the University of the Sunshine Coast found that HIIT was best for reducing body fat while maintaining muscle mass in older adults.
For the study, high intensity training “involved repeated short bursts, or intervals, of very hard exercise—where breathing is heavy and conversation is difficult—alternated with easier recovery periods.”
Head on over to our Council of Seniors 365 blog to learn more about the importance of exercise for older Americans. Every week, we post great tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle in retirement.