SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021
The Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) on Fall Risk Factors in Healthy Older Adults: A Systematic Review.
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Effect of Intensive Combined Rehabilitation Therapy for Patients With Post COVID 19 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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- Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on the Parameters Related to Physical Fitness and Health of Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Sports medicine - open · 2024Pooled it
- Community-based group physical activity and/or nutrition interventions to promote mobility in older adults: an umbrella review.BMC geriatrics · 2022Pooled it
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- The Impact of High-Intensity Interval Training on Cardiometabolic, Neurologic, Oncologic, and Pain-Related Outcomes: A Comprehensive Review of Systematic Reviews.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
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- Move more, age well: prescribing physical activity for older adults.CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne · 2025Review
- Enhancing active aging through exercise: a comparative study of high-intensity interval training and continuous aerobic training benefits.Frontiers in aging · 2025Review
- Pilot study of a high-intensity interval training program in older adults: Safety, feasibility, functional fitness and cognitive effects.medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences · 2024Article
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- Utilizing Age-Predicted Heart Rate Maximum to Prescribe a Minimally Invasive Cycle Ergometer HIIT Protocol in Older Adults: A Feasibility Study.International journal of exercise science · 2022Article
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Abstract
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) improves functional capacity, muscle power and physical performance in older adults with and without comorbidities. The aim of this study was to explore the effectiveness of HIIT as a method for reducing major fall risk factors (balance, muscle strength and physical activity) in older adults. A systematic literature search was conducted following the PRISMA guidelines. A computerized search was conducted using electronic databases (PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, APA PsycInfo, Web of Science, Scopus, PEDro, and AgeLine) published up to July 2021. Eleven papers (9 studies) of moderate quality (mean of 5.5 in Pedro scale) involving 328 healthy older adults met the inclusion criteria. Studies were characterized by high heterogeneity in terms of methodology, HIIT modality and protocol, subject characteristics, and outcome measures. Results indicate that HIIT cannot be recommended as a single modality for fall prevention in older adults due to insufficient data and no consensus among the studies. HIIT appears to be a safe and well-tolerated supplement to proven fall prevention programs, due to its effects on lower limb strength reflected in functional performance tests, and on dynamic balance and subjective balance perception. However, caution is warranted following HIIT, especially after the first session, due to possible temporary instability.
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