A landmark study published in the Journal of Geriatric Medicine reveals that seniors who engage in modified high-intensity interval training three times per week show significant improvements in cardiovascular health markers within 12 weeks.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins followed 400 adults aged 65 to 80 and found that HIIT participants experienced lower resting heart rates, improved blood pressure, and better cholesterol profiles compared to those in moderate-exercise control groups.
The findings challenge long-held assumptions that intense exercise is unsuitable for older adults. Experts emphasize that proper supervision and individualized programs are essential to ensuring safety.
