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Source: Reuters
Summary:
A study of 117 healthy men and women aged 59-77, published in Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, showed subjects' aerobic capacity, rather than calories burned through exercise, was linked to lower heart disease risk
All study participants exceeded the recommended amount of exercise of 200 calories/day, but only those with high aerobic fitness showed a reduction in many heart disease risk factors
Moderate activity is still valuable, helping to control weight and prevent such diseases as type 2 diabetes
Conclusion:
With doctor's approval, some older people may be better off with vigorous exercise
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