Table 1.
Overview of selected HIIT studies for older people (>65 years).
| Reference | Intervention | Outcomes | Main finding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosendahl et al., 2006 [80]∗ | C=inactive controls F=29 within 3 months I=”high intensity” T=n/a T= HIFE (functional exercise at high load) + Protein supplementation |
Berg Balance Scale Max Gait Speed 1 rep max (lower extremities) |
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| Rosendahl et al., 2008 [88]∗ | C=inactive controls F=29 within 3 months I=”high intensity” T=n/a T= HIFE |
Fall rate | = |
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| Littbrand et al., 2009 [89]∗ | C=inactive controls F=29 within 3 months I=”high intensity” T=n/a T= HIFE |
Barthel ADL |
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| Saucedo Marquez et al., 2015 [36] | C=continuous exercise at moderate intensity (70% HRmax) F=one-time intervention I=90% HRmax and recovery intervals 20% HRmax. T=20 minutes T= HIIT on cycle ergometer with intervals of 1 min duration. |
BDNF serum levels |
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| Wisloff et al., 2007 [90] | C=continuous walking at 70% HRpeak. F=3/week I=95% HRpeak and recovery intervals at 50% to 70% HRpeak. T=20 minutes. T= 4 minutes HIIT with 3 minutes recovery interval. |
Flow-mediated dilation Muscle biopsy (Mitochondrial function) Quality of life VO2peak |
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⬀ = ⬀ |
An overview of a selection of studies investigating types of high-intensity interval exercise in older people: C=comparator; F=frequency; I=intensity; T=duration/time; T=type; HR=heart rate; BDNF = brain-derive neurotrophic factor; ADL = activities of daily living; ⬀: in favour of intervention; ⬂: in favour of comparator; =: no difference between groups.∗: based on the same interventions with different outcomes.