Sprinting might help you stay younger on the inside by keeping your muscles, nerves, and metabolism in top shape.

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Sprint Interval Training Attenuates Neuromuscular Function and Vagal Reactivity Compared With High-Intensity Functional Training in Real-World Circumstances

Randomized Controlled Trial

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2023 May 1

The study found that sprinting made muscles temporarily weaker and stressed the nervous system right after the workout, which doesn’t support the idea that it helps slow aging in the short term.

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