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Dec 28, 2018 · This HIIT (high intensity interval training) workout is perfect for seniors because it blasts calories without the extreme impact of burpees, squat jumps, power moves with dumbbells, etc.
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- Hiit Exercise # 1: Treadmill
- Hiit Exercise # 2: Cycling
- Hiit Workout # 3: Dumbbell Circuit
- Hiit Exercise # 4: Swimming
- Hiit Exercise: Climbing Stairs
A treadmill is a great piece of equipment for HIIT exercise as you can control the speed, incline and thus intensity. You also have the option of stopping the machine, or stepping off easily if you need a rest. Warm up: 5-minute walk or slow jog. You can do it on treadmill as you start. Treadmill Exercise Work interval: 20 seconds “sprint” Rest int...
This is another great exercise equipment that lets you perform easily HIIT in a controlled environment. It also helps build up muscle mass and strength in your legs. Warm up: 5 minutes of light cycling Cycling Exercise Work interval: 20 seconds of cycling at max intensity Rest interval: 90 seconds of light cycling Repeat 4-6 times Cool down at the ...
This workout is more difficult and needs more co-ordination than the above two workouts. But the plus point here is that this multifaceted workout helps build up your muscles, improve cardiovascular health and strengthen your bones – all together at the same time. Warm up: Do stretching exercisesfor 5 minutes or arm swings followed by 3-5 minutes o...
If you suffer from sore joints, then using treadmill, bicycle or dumbbells can feel a little too much. A great alternative is to do HIIT session in a pool! Swimming is a feasible option for also those who are overweight or have arthritis, but still desire to workout at higher intensities without exposing their joints to higher stress typically asso...
Climbing stairs is another exercise that you can do without using any exercise machine. However, this exercise is recommended for only the people who are in fairly good health. Warm up: Before the work out make sure to warm up for about 5 minutes by walking up stairs at a slow pace. Climbing Stairs Workout – An Effective HIIT This exercise involves...
May 6, 2024 · HIIT can: significantly reduce belly fat and fat in general. increase muscle size & definition. improve our heart’s pumping strength. improve our cholesterol. lower blood sugar. improve insulin resistance. boosts our metabolism. boost our aerobic capacity. lower blood pressure. save us a lot of time. help us lose weight if we need to.
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Work interval: one lap of high effort at a swimming speed that suits your fitness level. Recovery interval: one lap slow swim. Repeat four to six times. Adding HIIT to your exercise routine can provide variety and result in health benefits.
Join Meg from AIM Fitness for a 15 minute Standing Cardio HIIT Workout for Seniors and Adults 50+! Get your heart rate up, improve your stamina, and do something healthy for your heart....
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Jun 23, 2024 · High Intensity Interval Training, or HIIT, takes an approach to cardio that combines intense, short sequences of exercise with moderate active recovery phases. This exercise model operates on the basis of exerting utmost energy in quick bursts, enabling your body to burn more fat in less time.
Fast After 50: HIIT for Seniors. BY Joe Friel. Athletes over fifty tend to move towards long, slow distance training. However, as Joe Friel points out, adding high intensity training may be what you need to reach your potential. For athletes who have been in their sports for a long time, as in several decades, performance declines as they move ...
