New research reveals the amazing anti-aging effects of interval work.
As if you needed any more incentive to try your hand at high-intensity intervals training (HIIT). Studies have shown it’s great for burning fat, decreasing your heart rate, and increasing muscle endurance. Plus, the shorter length of HIIT workouts means you can fit more fitness in your life. And now, this: the seemingly magical workout may also turn back the clock on aging.
[post_ads]New research published in the journal Cell Metabolism, as reported by HealthDay News, shows that interval training improves mitochondrial function in your muscles. If that doesn’t mean anything to you, here’s a quick refresher in biochemistry 101: mitochondria are responsible for breaking down the nutrients in your body and turning them into energy. More energy equals more cellular respiration, which can halt muscle stagnation and even help get them growing like they did in your football-playing days. Changing musculature on a cellural level means your muscles will stay stronger and younger for longer.
The study involved 72 sedentary adults, split into three groups. Each group tackled a different exercise regimen: the first group worked on strength training; the second, moderate aerobic exercise; and the third, HIIT. Those that exercised in strength training showed improvements in—surprise—muscle strength. The aerobic exercise folks showed improvements in blood and oxygen flow. The HIIT group showed only minimal improvements in both categories.
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However, the folks in the HIIT group showed notable gains in that all-important mitochondrial function. That’s why Dr. Carl (Chip) Lavie, medical director of cardiac rehabilitation and prevention at the John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute in New Orleans, describes HIIT as “probably the best form of exercise.”
The study made use of a moderate HIIT routine: four minutes of stationary cycling at maximum speed, and then three minutes of cycling at slow to moderate speed. Participants then repeated this four times.
For your purposes, you may be seeking a more intense HIIT workout, so be sure to check out our four-step routine. The best part? You can do it in forty-five minutes or less. Now get out there, chief.
[post_ads]New research published in the journal Cell Metabolism, as reported by HealthDay News, shows that interval training improves mitochondrial function in your muscles. If that doesn’t mean anything to you, here’s a quick refresher in biochemistry 101: mitochondria are responsible for breaking down the nutrients in your body and turning them into energy. More energy equals more cellular respiration, which can halt muscle stagnation and even help get them growing like they did in your football-playing days. Changing musculature on a cellural level means your muscles will stay stronger and younger for longer.
The study involved 72 sedentary adults, split into three groups. Each group tackled a different exercise regimen: the first group worked on strength training; the second, moderate aerobic exercise; and the third, HIIT. Those that exercised in strength training showed improvements in—surprise—muscle strength. The aerobic exercise folks showed improvements in blood and oxygen flow. The HIIT group showed only minimal improvements in both categories.
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However, the folks in the HIIT group showed notable gains in that all-important mitochondrial function. That’s why Dr. Carl (Chip) Lavie, medical director of cardiac rehabilitation and prevention at the John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute in New Orleans, describes HIIT as “probably the best form of exercise.”
The study made use of a moderate HIIT routine: four minutes of stationary cycling at maximum speed, and then three minutes of cycling at slow to moderate speed. Participants then repeated this four times.
For your purposes, you may be seeking a more intense HIIT workout, so be sure to check out our four-step routine. The best part? You can do it in forty-five minutes or less. Now get out there, chief.
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