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Only one workout helped older adults lose fat without losing muscle
A six-month study found that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) helped older adults in their 70s reduce body fat while preserving muscle mass. Moderate and low-intensity workouts also caused fat loss but failed to maintain lean muscle.
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