Rossi: Aim for Consistency and Recovery

As seen in Real Simple, Amerigo Rossi, Ed.D., associate professor and director of the Exercise and Sport Science, M.S. program, emphasizes that longevity-focused exercise is less about intensity and more about consistency and recovery. Rossi highlights accessible forms of movement—like walking, dancing, strength training, and racquet sports—as sustainable ways to support cardiovascular health, muscle strength, coordination, and independence with age. In underscoring the importance of balancing effort with adequate rest and sleep, he notes that maintaining a routine over time is what ultimately supports healthy aging and reduces injury risk.

“High-intensity exercises done sporadically may lead to larger short-term gains, but they also increase the chance of injury and burnout, which are harmful to longevity,” says Rossi.

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