5 Exercises That Could Harm You in Old Age

As we age—especially after the age of 60—it’s common to want to stay active. However, some popular exercises can put too much stress on our cardiovascular system.

A heart health specialist outlines 5 activities that should be reconsidered:

Intense HIIT workouts:
High-intensity sessions, with intermittent maximal effort, generate high heart rate spikes. This can overload a heart already weakened by age or with silent pathologies.
Sprints: