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Only one workout helped older adults lose fat and keep muscle

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily·October 9, 2026

A six-month study suggests that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) may offer older adults a powerful advantage: losing body fat while keeping their muscle. Unlike moderate-intensity workouts, which led to a small loss of lean muscle, HIIT preserved it while also improving body composition around the waist.

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