Revolutionary study reveals best exercise for ageing
When it comes to exercise, it turns out it’s not just about working harder – but smarter as well. A ground-breaking study from the Mayo Clinic has revealed that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is the best exercise for ageing.
The Daily Life reports that the study found HIIT can essential stop the cellular ageing process in its tracks and in some cases, rejuvenate cells and repair body damage.
The Mayo Clinic to a sample group of men and women aged between 18 and 30, and another group aged between 65 and 80, and assigned a three-month program of HIIT, strength training or a combination of the two.
And the results were incredible.
In both samples, the people who were assigned a three-month program of HIIT reported marked improvements in insulin levels, heart and lung health. But perhaps what was most impressive was the notable reversal of age-related decline in the microcellular proteins that are required for building muscle in the body.
The study’s lead senior author, Sreekumaran Nair, said the study shows there is no substitute for exercise, “Based on everything we know, there's no substitute for these exercise programs when it comes to delaying the ageing process. These things we are seeing cannot be done by any medicine.
“If people have to pick one exercise, I would recommend high-intensity interval training, but I think it would be more beneficial if they could do three to four days of interval training and then a couple days of strength training.”
HIIT workouts typically last less than 30 minutes, generally involving a burst of energy followed brief low-intensity activity, repeatedly, until the participant is exhausted.
Would you consider this type of training?