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Study: High-intensity workouts could boost mental health, lifespan – Insider – INSIDER

Research on 1,500 older adults in Norway found those who did strenuous HIIT exercise twice a week had better mental and physical health.

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There’s more evidence that vigorous exercise could be the key to a long, healthy life.
High-intensity interval training, or HIIT for short, refers to exercise sessions with short periods of intense effort combined with periods of milder exercise or rest. This may sound intimidating (and can be linked to injuries if done incorrectly), but it doesn’t have to be heavy weight-lifting. Studies have shown even fast walking can qualify as HIIT, and the Mayo Clinic recommends that people of all ages ad…

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