Comparison of High-Intensity Interval Training to Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training in Older Adults: A Systematic Review

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is emerging as a safe and effective means to combat chronic diseases. The objective of this work was to perform a systematic review of the effect of HIIT interventions in an aging population. Three electronic databases were searched for randomized trials compa...

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Published in:Journal of aging and physical activity 2020-10, Vol.28 (5), p.1-807
Main Authors: Keating, Christopher J, Párraga Montilla, Juan Á, Latorre Román, Pedro Á, Moreno Del Castillo, Rafael
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aging
Chronic illnesses
Interval training
Medical screening
Older people
Physical fitness
Systematic review
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Summary:High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is emerging as a safe and effective means to combat chronic diseases. The objective of this work was to perform a systematic review of the effect of HIIT interventions in an aging population. Three electronic databases were searched for randomized trials comparing the effect of HIIT and moderate-intensity continuous training in older adults. After a thorough screening process, 15 articles were identified as meeting the inclusion criteria. All studies expressed a comparable or superior effect of HIIT in cardiorespiratory fitness measures. No studies reported a lessened effect of HIIT in comparison with moderate-intensity continuous training. This systematic review demonstrates that HIIT is a useful exercise regimen, which can be used in older adults to increase cardiorespiratory fitness. More research is needed to determine the effects of HIIT in an aging, predominately female population.
ISSN:1063-8652
1543-267X
DOI:10.1123/japa.2019-0111