High Intensity Interval Training For Maximizing Health Outcomes

Regular physical activity or exercise training are important actions to improve cardiorespiratory fitness and maintain health throughout life. There is solid evidence that exercise is an effective preventative strategy against at least 25 medical conditions, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, hypertension, colon and breast cancer, and type 2 diabetes. Traditionally, endurance exercise training (ET) to improve health related outcomes has consisted of low- to moderate ET intensity. However, a growing body of evidence suggests that higher exercise intensities may be superior to moderate intensity for maximizing health outcomes.

Source: Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases - April 3, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Trine Karlsen, Inger-Lise Aamot, Mark Haykowsky, Øivind Rognmo Source Type: research