As we age—especially after the age of 60—it’s common to want to stay active. However, some popular exercises can put too much stress on our cardiovascular system.

A heart health specialist outlines 5 activities that should be reconsidered:

Intense HIIT workouts:
High-intensity sessions, with intermittent maximal effort, generate high heart rate spikes. This can overload a heart already weakened by age or with silent pathologies.
Sprints: