Ever found yourself short on time for exercise? As the name suggests, High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) involves short bursts of vigorous exercise interrupted by short periods of rest (eg. 1 min of running, followed by 1 min rest, and repeat for 20 mins). Compared to traditional endurance exercise, HIIT has several benefits:
Source:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/benefits-of-hiit#TOC_TITLE_HDR_9
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27368057/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26918846/
- Studies have shown HIIT may be more enjoyable and more time-efficient than traditional exercise.
- HIIT may help you burn more calories in a shorter amount of time.
- HIIT can promote similar fat loss compared to endurance exercise with a shorter time commitment.
- HIIT can reduce blood pressure and heart rate, especially in people who are overweight with high blood pressure.
- HIIT may improve blood sugar control (both in diabetic and non-diabetic individuals).
Source:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/benefits-of-hiit#TOC_TITLE_HDR_9
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27368057/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26918846/