Friday Q&A: What Type of Exercise is Best After Age 50?

It’s time for another Q&A! In today’s episode, JJ answers a question from a listener asking about doing HIIT and whether there are exercise limits for people over 50. Age doesn’t have to have an impact on what our bodies are able to do. There are general outlines for doing HIIT effectively and other types of exercise that will benefit all body types, but especially as we age. Join JJ today.   Episode Play-By-Play Question from Halle - I’m 52 years old and I’ve been working out since I was 11 years old. Go, team, go team Halle. I did HIIT five days a week for one hour and was constantly sore. So recently I switched to three days a week and incorporated hot Vinyasa yoga for 60 to 90 minutes into my routine. At my age, is this better for my fitness goals and longevity? How are our bones, muscles and metabolism affected by fitness at this age and in our elder years?   [1:30] First thing to address is the concept of how exercise needs to reduce as we get older. [1:45] High Interval Intensity Training recommendations. [3:18] Make sure to give yourself time for this [3:30] As we age, things deteriorate and this is the best type of exercise to combat that [4:30] Some other critical things to watch out for       Mentioned in this episode: Recipes at jjvirgin.com Reignite Wellness 365 membership Subscribe to Reignite Wellness with JJ Virgin Become part of JJ’s community JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube Oura Ring Safety Net Plus digestive enzymes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices