5 Exercises That Could Harm You in Old Age

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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:

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