By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the term “physical activity” is defined as any movement that results in muscle contraction. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that older adults (55 years and older) engage in some type of physical activity for a minimum of 2.5 hours weekly.
High intensity interval training (HIIT) in older adults- Try these…
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS In its natural form, high intensity interval training (HIIT) may not be appropriate or safe for older adults and individuals with chronic disease. However, HIIT can be safely modified to achieve optimal results.