In general, it is recommended that all adults need at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity every week and two or more days a week of muscle-strengthening activities that work all of the major muscle groups, such as the legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms.
If people include HIIT into their weekly workout routines, they should tailor their overall exercise routine to aim for an equivalent mix of moderate and high-intensity exercise every week, along with those same two days of strength training.
Dr Pamela Peeke, author of Body for Life for Women, explained that women should start with a mix of moderate and vigorous exercise to burn off menopausal weight gain.
She suggested their routines should include aerobic exercises like swimming, walking, bicycling, and running, as well as resistance or strength training.
She said: “What you want to employ now is HIIT. Basically, that means that moderate levels of exercise are interspersed with high-intensity intervals throughout the week.”
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