2 weeks of inactivity in older adults can lead to pronounced measurable declines in: cardiovascular fitness begins to dip VO₂ max, efficient use of oxygen, can decline by up to 10% resting heart rate (BPM) may rise stamina for daily activities decreases lowers insulin sensitivity resulting in an increase in blood sugar (risk of prediabetes… Continue reading The Effects of Stopping Exercise for Two Weeks in Older Adults