{"id":38997,"date":"2023-10-18T08:05:09","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T15:05:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=38997"},"modified":"2025-03-12T11:11:58","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T18:11:58","slug":"hiit-training-fights-aging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/hiit-training-fights-aging\/","title":{"rendered":"Science Shows HIIT on a Bike is the Best Exercise to Fight Aging &#8211; And We Show You How to Do it"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Science has clearly shown the extraordinary benefits of interval training (also known as High Intensity Interval Training or HIIT) to fight aging. Specifically, it has shown the <strong>most impressive anti-aging results<\/strong> in older people who do HIIT on stationary bikes. Aging is inevitable, but <strong>you can start using interval training on a stationary bike today to fight aging!<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17085\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17085\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/dp5wn1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17085\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/get-fit-in-30-minutes\/stationary-bikes-750-x-500\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/stationary-bikes-750-x-500.jpg?fit=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,500\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"stationary bikes 750 x 500\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The study showed the most impressive anti-aging results in people who did high intensity interval training on stationary bikes&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/stationary-bikes-750-x-500.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/stationary-bikes-750-x-500.jpg?fit=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17085 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/stationary-bikes-750-x-500.jpg\" alt=\"Study Shows that Interval Training on a Bike is the Best Exercise to Fight Aging. The study showed the most impressive anti-aging results in people who did high intensity interval training on stationary bikes\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17085\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17085\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/get-fit-in-30-minutes\/stationary-bikes-750-x-500\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/stationary-bikes-750-x-500.jpg?fit=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,500\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"stationary bikes 750 x 500\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The study showed the most impressive anti-aging results in people who did high intensity interval training on stationary bikes&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/stationary-bikes-750-x-500.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/stationary-bikes-750-x-500.jpg?fit=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17085 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/stationary-bikes-750-x-500.jpg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Study Shows that Interval Training on a Bike is the Best Exercise to Fight Aging. The study showed the most impressive anti-aging results in people who did high intensity interval training on stationary bikes\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/stationary-bikes-750-x-500.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/stationary-bikes-750-x-500.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/stationary-bikes-750-x-500.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/stationary-bikes-750-x-500.jpg?resize=250%2C167&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/stationary-bikes-750-x-500.jpg?resize=320%2C213&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> The study showed the most impressive anti-aging results in people who did high intensity interval training on stationary bikes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One study at the Mayo Clinic compared groups of younger (18\u201330 years old) and older (65\u201380 years old) adults who did one of three kinds of exercise regimes for 12 weeks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>resistance (strength building) exercises;<\/li>\n<li><strong>high intensity interval training on stationary bikes<\/strong>; or<\/li>\n<li>a combination of light resistance training and moderate-paced cycling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The study showed clearly that by far the most effective exercise for combating aging is high intensity interval training on a bike. This benefit was far more pronounced in <strong>older people.<\/strong> This suggests that embarking on a program of high intensity interval training on a bike will do you even more good if you are an older person than a younger person.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/seniors-health-e-bikes\/\">Case Studies: 3 Seniors who Regained their Health with E-Bikes<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-126\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-126\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\">\n<table id=\"tablepress-242\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-242\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\"><center>Products that We Recommend for Comfortable and Effective Indoor Cycling<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_45444\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45444\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4itaVhe\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45444\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wahoo-Kickr-Bike-1.jpg?resize=150%2C126&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"126\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45444\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Wahoo KICKR Bike. A truly great indoor trainer will revolutionize your indoor biking, but it comes at a price. This one is around $3,800. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4itaVhe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center><figure id=\"attachment_43080\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43080\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40AGFJI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-43080 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/wahoo-kickr-1.jpg?resize=250%2C193&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"193\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43080\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Recommended Smart Trainer. Wahoo KICKR CORE Direct Drive Bike Resistance Trainer: around $500. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40AGFJI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><figure id=\"attachment_45440\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45440\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/43iRzqV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-45440 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Vornado-fan-for-indoor-sports.jpg?resize=150%2C138&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"138\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45440\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vornado fan for indoor sports. Some reviewers say it performs as well as the name brand fans, but for a third of the price - around $100. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/43iRzqV\">Please click here to see best current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_45446\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45446\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3F6Y99P\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45446\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wahoo-Kickr-Headwind-1.jpg?resize=150%2C164&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"164\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45446\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Wahoo KICKR Headwind fan will adjust its intensity based on your cycling, but it will cost you around $300. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3F6Y99P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_44664\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44664\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3QLPaxy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44664 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Electrolytes-table.jpg?resize=150%2C169&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"169\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44664\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Key Nutrients Electrolytes packets. Sugar free and pleasant tasting. To help you stay hydrated on long indoor rides. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3QLPaxy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to see the best current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_44630\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44630\" style=\"width: 178px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ebhm7A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44630 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Przewalski-Mens-Bib-Shorts-table-2-1.jpg?resize=178%2C251&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"178\" height=\"251\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44630\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Przewalski Men\u2019s Bib Shorts, with padding. Very highly rated for comfort. Around $40. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ebhm7A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to see current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_45448\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45448\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4h8qNon\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45448\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KOM-Rocker-Plate-1.jpg?resize=150%2C126&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"126\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45448\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The KOM Rocker Plate will enable your trainer to move in response to your movements, making your ride more comfortable and more realistic. Around $500. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4h8qNon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_44620\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44620\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4e257Kp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44620 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bike-Fit-2nd-edition-Optimise-Your-Bike-Position-for-High-Performance-and-Injury-Avoidance-1.jpg?resize=200%2C242&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"242\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44620\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bike Fit 2nd edition: Get your bike fitted perfectly to avoid injuries such as Piriformis Syndrome. Around $30. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4e257Kp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to view the best current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-126 from cache -->\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/reasons-to-cycle-in-retirement\/\">5 Great Reasons to Take Up Cycling when You Retire<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2>Older Participants Experienced Dramatic Improvements at a Cellular Level<\/h2>\n<p>It was no surprise that the participants who did high intensity interval training improved their endurance the most. What <em>was<\/em> surprising was that <strong>the older participants experienced dramatic improvements at a cellular level<\/strong>. Scientists found that after just 12 weeks, almost 400 genes in the older participants who did high intensity interval training on bikes were working differently. In the younger group, only 274 genes changed. In the older group, a change was seen in only 33 genes for the weight lifting group and only 19 genes in the moderate exercise group.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/adidas-hiit-spin-training-shorts-our-review\/\">adidas Hiit Spin Training Shorts \u2013 Our Review<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Many of the genes that changed are believed to impact mitochondria. Aging is not just what you see in the mirror. More importantly, it is the microscopic aging that occurs in your cells. The almost inevitable weakening of older muscles is caused by the fact that the <strong>cells in older muscles do not regenerate easily<\/strong>. The mitochondria inside muscles cells decrease in number, and also become weaker, as we age. These are the critical cells that produce energy for activity and protein regrowth.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27363\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27363\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"27363\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=27363\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/indoor-cycling1.jpg?fit=750%2C1033&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,1033\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"indoor cycling(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/indoor-cycling1.jpg?fit=218%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/indoor-cycling1.jpg?fit=743%2C1023&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-27363 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/indoor-cycling1.jpg\" alt=\"Study Shows that Interval Training on a Bike is the Best Exercise to Fight Aging. The study showed clearly that by far the most effective exercise for combating aging is high intensity interval training on a bike\" width=\"750\" height=\"1033\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27363\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"27363\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=27363\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/indoor-cycling1.jpg?fit=750%2C1033&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,1033\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"indoor cycling(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/indoor-cycling1.jpg?fit=218%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/indoor-cycling1.jpg?fit=743%2C1023&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-27363 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/indoor-cycling1.jpg?resize=750%2C1033&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Study Shows that Interval Training on a Bike is the Best Exercise to Fight Aging. The study showed clearly that by far the most effective exercise for combating aging is high intensity interval training on a bike\" width=\"750\" height=\"1033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/indoor-cycling1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/indoor-cycling1.jpg?resize=218%2C300&amp;ssl=1 218w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/indoor-cycling1.jpg?resize=743%2C1023&amp;ssl=1 743w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/indoor-cycling1.jpg?resize=109%2C150&amp;ssl=1 109w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/indoor-cycling1.jpg?resize=250%2C344&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/indoor-cycling1.jpg?resize=320%2C441&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> The study showed clearly that by far the most effective exercise for combating aging is high intensity interval training on a bike<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is where the results of this study become very exciting. Researchers believe that the decline in the cellular health of muscles that is caused by aging was actually <strong>\u201ccorrected\u201d by exercising<\/strong> \u2013 especially by doing high intensity interval training.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/optimal-hiit-training-bike\/\">What Is the Optimal Frequency of HIIT Training on a Bike to Increase VO\u2082 Max?<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/strength-training-improves-speed-and-quality-of-life\/\">How Strength Training Can Boost Your Cycling Speed and Quality of Life<\/a><\/h4>\n<h2>Do You Want to Combat Aging with Interval Training?<\/h2>\n<p>To try to enjoy the same benefits that the study participants experienced, try <strong>replicating<\/strong> what the successful group did.<\/p>\n<h3>Exercise Frequency:<\/h3>\n<p>3 times per week (with rest days between)<\/p>\n<h3>Exercise Equipment:<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27364\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27364\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"27364\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=27364\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/cycling-outdoors1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"cycling outdoors(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The study used stationary bikes, but there is no reason not to use a regular bike and enjoy cycling outdoors&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/cycling-outdoors1.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/cycling-outdoors1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-27364 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/cycling-outdoors1.jpg\" alt=\"Study Shows that Interval Training on a Bike is the Best Exercise to Fight Aging. The study used stationary bikes, but there is no reason not to use a regular bike and enjoy cycling outdoors\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27364\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"27364\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=27364\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/cycling-outdoors1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"cycling outdoors(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The study used stationary bikes, but there is no reason not to use a regular bike and enjoy cycling outdoors&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/cycling-outdoors1.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/cycling-outdoors1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-27364 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/cycling-outdoors1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Study Shows that Interval Training on a Bike is the Best Exercise to Fight Aging. The study used stationary bikes, but there is no reason not to use a regular bike and enjoy cycling outdoors\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/cycling-outdoors1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/cycling-outdoors1.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/cycling-outdoors1.jpg?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/cycling-outdoors1.jpg?resize=250%2C140&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/cycling-outdoors1.jpg?resize=320%2C179&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> The study used stationary bikes, but there is no reason not to use a regular bike and enjoy cycling outdoors<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The study used stationary bikes, but there is no reason not to use a regular bike and enjoy cycling outdoors, as long as you have a bike computer that you can use to time your intervals. You can review our list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-of-the-best-bike-computers\/\">7 best bike computers here<\/a>. You could also use your <strong>regular bike indoors<\/strong> during the winter, using an <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3rXYHIY\">indoor exercise trainer stand<\/a>. To ensure you have a good experience, make sure you get a decent quality trainer.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-242\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-242\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\"><center>Products that We Recommend for Comfortable and Effective Indoor Cycling<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_45444\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45444\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4itaVhe\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45444\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wahoo-Kickr-Bike-1.jpg?resize=150%2C126&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"126\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45444\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Wahoo KICKR Bike. A truly great indoor trainer will revolutionize your indoor biking, but it comes at a price. This one is around $3,800. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4itaVhe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center><figure id=\"attachment_43080\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43080\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40AGFJI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-43080 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/wahoo-kickr-1.jpg?resize=250%2C193&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"193\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43080\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Recommended Smart Trainer. Wahoo KICKR CORE Direct Drive Bike Resistance Trainer: around $500. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40AGFJI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><figure id=\"attachment_45440\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45440\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/43iRzqV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-45440 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Vornado-fan-for-indoor-sports.jpg?resize=150%2C138&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"138\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45440\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vornado fan for indoor sports. Some reviewers say it performs as well as the name brand fans, but for a third of the price - around $100. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/43iRzqV\">Please click here to see best current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_45446\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45446\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3F6Y99P\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45446\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wahoo-Kickr-Headwind-1.jpg?resize=150%2C164&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"164\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45446\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Wahoo KICKR Headwind fan will adjust its intensity based on your cycling, but it will cost you around $300. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3F6Y99P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_44664\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44664\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3QLPaxy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44664 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Electrolytes-table.jpg?resize=150%2C169&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"169\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44664\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Key Nutrients Electrolytes packets. Sugar free and pleasant tasting. To help you stay hydrated on long indoor rides. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3QLPaxy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to see the best current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_44630\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44630\" style=\"width: 178px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ebhm7A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44630 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Przewalski-Mens-Bib-Shorts-table-2-1.jpg?resize=178%2C251&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"178\" height=\"251\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44630\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Przewalski Men\u2019s Bib Shorts, with padding. Very highly rated for comfort. Around $40. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ebhm7A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to see current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_45448\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45448\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4h8qNon\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45448\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KOM-Rocker-Plate-1.jpg?resize=150%2C126&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"126\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45448\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The KOM Rocker Plate will enable your trainer to move in response to your movements, making your ride more comfortable and more realistic. Around $500. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4h8qNon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_44620\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44620\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4e257Kp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44620 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bike-Fit-2nd-edition-Optimise-Your-Bike-Position-for-High-Performance-and-Injury-Avoidance-1.jpg?resize=200%2C242&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"242\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44620\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bike Fit 2nd edition: Get your bike fitted perfectly to avoid injuries such as Piriformis Syndrome. Around $30. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4e257Kp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to view the best current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-242 from cache -->\n<p>Other options include getting a good quality exercise bike. You want to be comfortable, and be able to regulate how hard you have to pedal. Start slowly, and build up your speed. Allow time for your body to adjust to the new bike, so that you don&#8217;t end up with sore knees, or a sore butt.<\/p>\n<p>Cycling indoors can actually be a whole lot of fun, especially if you use excellent apps such as Zwift. More about that to come in future posts.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42959\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42959\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"42959\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/hiit-training-fights-aging\/joe-zwifting\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Joe-zwifting.jpg?fit=750%2C1000&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,1000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Galaxy A34 5G&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1697152044&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.65&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;320&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.02&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Joe zwifting\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I use Zwift with Apple TV on a big screen TV, which makes the experience immersive and downright fun&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Joe-zwifting.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Joe-zwifting.jpg?fit=750%2C1000&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42959 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Joe-zwifting.jpg\" alt=\"I have recently started Zwifting, and it is an excellent way for even average cyclists like me to work out indoors. More about that to come in future posts\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42959\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"42959\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/hiit-training-fights-aging\/joe-zwifting\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Joe-zwifting.jpg?fit=750%2C1000&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,1000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Galaxy A34 5G&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1697152044&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.65&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;320&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.02&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Joe zwifting\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I use Zwift with Apple TV on a big screen TV, which makes the experience immersive and downright fun&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Joe-zwifting.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Joe-zwifting.jpg?fit=750%2C1000&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42959 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Joe-zwifting.jpg?resize=750%2C1000&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"I have recently started Zwifting, and it is an excellent way for even average cyclists like me to work out indoors. More about that to come in future posts\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Joe-zwifting.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Joe-zwifting.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> I have recently started Zwifting, and it is an excellent way for even average cyclists like me to work out indoors. More about that to come in future posts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>How to Do Interval Training on a Bike<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>First, warm up by pedaling moderately for 5 to 10 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Then, pedal hard for 4 minutes, pedal lightly or rest for 3 minutes;<\/li>\n<li>Pedal hard for 4 minutes, pedal lightly or rest for 3 minutes;<\/li>\n<li>Pedal hard for 4 minutes, pedal lightly or rest for 3 minutes;<\/li>\n<li>Pedal hard for 4 minutes, pedal lightly or rest for 3 minutes;<\/li>\n<li>Then, stop. You\u2019re all done fighting aging for the day!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is not the first research to show impressive benefits from high intensity interval training, which is why <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/beginner-cyclist-training-plan-phase-2-interval-training\/\">Phase 2 of our Average Joe Cyclist Beginner Cyclist Training Plan<\/a> features interval training.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-budget-indoor-trainers\/\">5 of the Best Budget Indoor Bike Trainers<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/zwift-indoor-training-system-budget\/\">How to Set up a Zwift Indoor Training Station on Any Budget<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-smart-indoor-trainers\/\">5 of the Best Smart Indoor Trainers for Effective Indoor Training<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>You can read the complete study in <em>Cell Metabolism<\/em> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cell.com\/cell-metabolism\/fulltext\/S1550-4131(17)30099-2\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30959\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30959\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"30959\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=30959\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/most-impressive-anti-aging-results-in-older-people-who-did-high-intensity-interval-training1.jpg?fit=750%2C555&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,555\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"most impressive anti-aging results in older people who did high intensity interval training(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The study found the most impressive anti-aging results in older people who did high intensity interval training&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/most-impressive-anti-aging-results-in-older-people-who-did-high-intensity-interval-training1.jpg?fit=300%2C222&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/most-impressive-anti-aging-results-in-older-people-who-did-high-intensity-interval-training1.jpg?fit=750%2C555&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-30959 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/most-impressive-anti-aging-results-in-older-people-who-did-high-intensity-interval-training1.jpg\" alt=\"Study Shows that Interval Training on a Bike is the Best Exercise to Fight Aging. The study found the most impressive anti-aging results in older people who did high intensity interval training\" width=\"750\" height=\"555\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30959\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"30959\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=30959\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/most-impressive-anti-aging-results-in-older-people-who-did-high-intensity-interval-training1.jpg?fit=750%2C555&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,555\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"most impressive anti-aging results in older people who did high intensity interval training(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The study found the most impressive anti-aging results in older people who did high intensity interval training&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/most-impressive-anti-aging-results-in-older-people-who-did-high-intensity-interval-training1.jpg?fit=300%2C222&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/most-impressive-anti-aging-results-in-older-people-who-did-high-intensity-interval-training1.jpg?fit=750%2C555&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-30959 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/most-impressive-anti-aging-results-in-older-people-who-did-high-intensity-interval-training1.jpg?resize=750%2C555&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Study Shows that Interval Training on a Bike is the Best Exercise to Fight Aging. The study found the most impressive anti-aging results in older people who did high intensity interval training\" width=\"750\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/most-impressive-anti-aging-results-in-older-people-who-did-high-intensity-interval-training1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/most-impressive-anti-aging-results-in-older-people-who-did-high-intensity-interval-training1.jpg?resize=300%2C222&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/most-impressive-anti-aging-results-in-older-people-who-did-high-intensity-interval-training1.jpg?resize=250%2C185&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/most-impressive-anti-aging-results-in-older-people-who-did-high-intensity-interval-training1.jpg?resize=320%2C237&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> The study found the most impressive anti-aging results in older people who did high intensity interval training<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Read more about how to get fit with cycling by choosing a post from the slide show below:<\/h4>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-27392\" style=\"max-width: 750px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-99-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-27392 ml-slider ms-theme-default nav-hidden\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Fitness\" data-width=\"750\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_27392\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_27392\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-27795 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2018-01-11 11:38:37\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-best-bike-locks\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/bike-lock-picture1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"How to choose the best bike lock. Always lock the FRAME of your bike to something solid. Locking the front wheel as well is a good bonus\" class=\"slider-27392 slide-27795 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">How to Choose the Best Bike Lock<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-27535 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2017-12-31 19:27:42\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-budget-indoor-bike-trainers\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Kinetic-by-Kurt-Indoor-Bicycle-Trainer-420.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"7 of the best indoor bike trainers. The rear wheel of your bike is suspended in an A-frame and the tire rests on a roller in a resistance unit.\" class=\"slider-27392 slide-27535 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">7 of the Best Budget Indoor Bike Trainers<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-27451 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2017-12-28 15:39:24\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-steps-lose-weight-cycling\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2-women-on-bikes1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"Cycling is a low-impact form of exercise that is safe and fun for most people\" class=\"slider-27392 slide-27451 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">7 Steps to Lose Weight by Cycling<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-27393 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2017-12-27 13:52:31\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/interval-training-fights-aging\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/stationary-bikes-750.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"stationary bikes - get fit fast\" class=\"slider-27392 slide-27393 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">How to Use Interval Training on a Bike to Fight Aging<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-27394 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2017-12-27 13:57:49\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/beginner-cyclist-training-plan-phase-1\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/plantar-fasciitis-saddle-position.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-27392 slide-27394 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Average Joe Cyclist\u2019s Beginner Cyclist Training Plan: Phase 1<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-27405 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2017-12-27 14:25:37\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/beginner-cyclist-training-plan-phase-2-interval-training\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/two-versions-of-georgia-simmerling-4201.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-27392 slide-27405 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Average Joe Cyclist\u2019s Beginner Cyclist Training Plan: Phase 2 \u2013 Interval Training<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-27411 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2017-12-27 16:29:27\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/complete-guide-for-fat-cyclists\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/guide-for-fat-cyclists1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-27392 slide-27411 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">A Guide for Fat Cyclists - How to Set up Your Bike and Get Out and Enjoy!<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-27719 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2018-01-08 20:12:22\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/research-shows-cycling-makes-your-brain-grow\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/senior-couple-on-bikes-beating-aging.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"Cycling makes your brain grow\" class=\"slider-27392 slide-27719 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Research shows that cycling fights aging by making your brain grow!<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-27407 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2017-12-27 16:18:24\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/5-great-strength-conditioning-exercises-cyclists\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/5-strength-exercises.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-27392 slide-27407 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">5 Great Strength and Conditioning Exercises for Cyclists<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-27417 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2017-12-27 16:51:55\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/why-stretching-is-important-for-cyclists\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/maggie-stretching1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-27392 slide-27417 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Why Stretching is Essential for Cyclists<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-27421 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2017-12-27 17:02:11\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-prevent-knee-pain\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/triathlete-750-x-420-stretching-Proper-stretching-enables-optimal-athletic-performance-as-with-the-triathlete-pictured-here.-Photo-from-Fabio-Mascarenhas-on-Flickr.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"Proper stretching enables optimal athletic performance, as with the triathlete pictured here. Photo from Fabio Mascarenhas on Flickr\" class=\"slider-27392 slide-27421 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">10 Minute Complete Stretching Routine for Cyclists<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-27425 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2017-12-27 18:38:35\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/complete-bike-training-plan-for-cyclists\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/complete-bike-training-plan1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-27392 slide-27425 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Complete Bike Training Plan - Includes Phases 1, 2, and 3<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-27433 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2017-12-28 12:02:18\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/heartwarming-video-cycling-weight-loss-saved-life\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/philjones21.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-27392 slide-27433 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Heartwarming Video about How Cycling Saved Phil Jones from Morbid Obesity<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-34\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-34\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\"><center>Our Best Posts about Getting Fitter with Cycling<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><figure id=\"attachment_18201\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18201\" style=\"width: 280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/complete-bike-training-plan-for-cyclists\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18201 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/complete-bike-fit-training-plan-table2.jpg?resize=280%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Complete Bike Fit Training Plan\" width=\"280\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/complete-bike-fit-training-plan-table2.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/complete-bike-fit-training-plan-table2.jpg?resize=150%2C80&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/complete-bike-fit-training-plan-table2.jpg?resize=250%2C134&amp;ssl=1 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18201\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/complete-bike-training-plan-for-cyclists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Complete Bike Fit Training Plan<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/complete-guide-to-stretching-for-cyclists\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-38192\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Stretching-thumbnail.jpg?resize=280%2C174&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"280\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Stretching-thumbnail.jpg?w=280&amp;ssl=1 280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Stretching-thumbnail.jpg?resize=250%2C155&amp;ssl=1 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/complete-guide-to-stretching-for-cyclists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Complete Guide to Stretching for Cyclists<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><figure id=\"attachment_18194\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18194\" style=\"width: 281px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/beginner-cyclist-training-plan-phase-1\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18194\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/cyclists-at-canada-place-table1.jpg?resize=281%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Average Joe Cyclist's Beginner Cyclist Training Plan Part 1\" width=\"281\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/cyclists-at-canada-place-table1.jpg?w=281&amp;ssl=1 281w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/cyclists-at-canada-place-table1.jpg?resize=150%2C80&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/cyclists-at-canada-place-table1.jpg?resize=250%2C133&amp;ssl=1 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 281px) 100vw, 281px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18194\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/beginner-cyclist-training-plan-phase-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Average Joe Cyclist's Beginner Cyclist Training Plan Part 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