HIIT adaptation for seniors over 75

HIIT routines can be tricky at this age and have too many “ifs and buts” including making sure that you have clearance from your physician. On the other hand if you are fit and have previously engaged in moderate to more aggressive exercise, a modified version may be OK, but would dhave to be tailored after speaking to your physician. Happy to provide inputs on this via DM. All this being said, in people above 75, it is critically important to maintain MOBILITY and STRENGTH So definitely plan to do muscle strengthening exercises and Japanese Interval Walking if you can. I will post something on Strength training soon. HEALTH OF INDIAN PHYSICIANS I recd a wonderful and thought provoking article on the health of Indian physicians (In India), that was just published. The primary research was conducted by a physician (now in the UK and part of this group). Key points: The study surveyed 265 practicing doctors in India across different specialties. Nearly 1 in 2 doctors had high blood pressure, and about 1 in 4 had diabetes Among doctors with high blood pressure, only about 6 in 10 had it under good control. Thyroid problems affected about 1 in 5 doctors. About 1 in 9 doctors never exercised, and around 3 in 10 drank alcohol occasionally. Despite medical knowledge, less than half had checked their long-term blood sugar (HbA1c) in the last 3 months. Overall, doctors often delay or skip preventive health checks, just like the general population. To me, the key take home message is that knowledge alone does not inspire change…….MUST ACT!