Open AccessImpact of high-intensity interval training on cardio-metabolic health outcomes and mitochondrial function in older adults: a review
Author(s) -
Simran Mahatme,
K Vaishali,
Nitesh Kumar,
Vanishree Rao,
Rakesh Krishna Kovela,
Mukesh Kumar Sinha
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
medicine and pharmacy reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.35
H-Index - 16
eISSN - 2668-0572
pISSN - 2602-0807
DOI - 10.15386/mpr-2201
Subject(s) - high intensity interval training , interval training , medicine , mitochondrial biogenesis , gerontology , cardiorespiratory fitness , physical therapy , population , mitochondrion , physical medicine and rehabilitation , biology , environmental health , microbiology and biotechnology
Exercise being a potent stimulator of mitochondrial biogenesis, there is a need to investigate the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) among older adults. This review explores and summarizes the impact of HIIT on mitochondria and various cardio-metabolic health outcomes among older adults, healthy and with comorbid conditions. Electronic databases were scrutinized for literature using permutations of keywords related to (i) Elderly population (ii) HIIT (iii) Mitochondria, cell organelles, and (iv) cardio-metabolic health outcomes. Twenty-one studies that met the inclusion criteria are included in this review. HIIT is an innovative therapeutic modality in preserving mitochondrial quality with age and serves to be a viable, safe, and beneficial exercise alternative in both ill and healthy older adults.