High intensity interval training (HIIT) may be the optimal exercise for reducing body fat while maintaining muscle mass in older adults, according to new research led by UniSC academics.

A recent study from Australia suggests that high intensity interval training may be optimal for body composition in older adults, by helping to lose fat while preserving muscle.

Scientists say this is the best exercise for reducing body fat in elderly people - High-intensity interval training, or HIIT, could be leading to elevated muscle protein synthesis in the elderly ...

For your speed workout, try a fartlek run/walk: After a walking or easy running warmup, run hard for 30 seconds or as long as ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Starting an exercise ...

New research indicates that exercise intensity may play a key role in helping older adults lose fat without sacrificing muscle. High intensity interval training (HIIT) may offer older adults a more ...

I used to swear by high-intensity cardio workouts to keep me fit. As part of my CrossFit style training regime, I’d do at least three 10- to 20-minute HIIT workouts per week that would leave me ...

Exercise is known to benefit heart health. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) that combines aerobic exercise with ...

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