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health1 month ago•34 min saved

Harder Workouts Help Older Adults Hold Onto Fitness Longer

A five-year reanalysis of the Generation 100 study in Norway followed 70–77-year-olds and found that those who trained at higher intensities preserved VO2 max better than those who trained at moderate intensity. By year five, men in the high-intensity group were 3.1% below baseline vs 7.7% for moderate; women in high-intensity returned to baseline while moderate was 4.6% below. The results support the idea that harder workouts can slow fitness decline with aging, while acknowledging zone-2 concepts remain nuanced.

via Outside Magazine|

#aging #exercise-intensity #health

health2 months ago•6 min saved

Sara Davies embraces 6K weighted power walks and simple home strength to build lifelong strength

Sara Davies explains shifting from aiming to be thin to prioritizing fitness and longevity. Her routine mixes three to four mornings of exercise with 6km weighted power walks in Zone 2 (about 60–70% of max heart rate) and 1–2 short, equipment-light strength sessions at home, plus protein-focused nutrition, regular meals, and other health habits to support sustainable fat loss and reduce diabetes risk.

via Women's Health|

#health #power-walking #sara-davies

health-and-wellness3 months ago•17 min saved

Beginner-friendly 25-minute cardio starter aims to boost longevity, trainer says

A longevity-focused trainer says VO2 max is the key predictor of aging well and recommends a beginner-friendly Zone 2 cardio plan: 20–30 minutes of brisk walking, light jogging, cycling, or swimming three times weekly at about 60–70% of max and at a pace where you can talk in full sentences; after six to eight weeks, add short intervals while pairing cardio with strength training to preserve muscle and improve oxygen use.

via Fit&Well|

#cardio #health-and-wellness #longevity