High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
Short bursts of high-effort exercise alternated with recovery periods.
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+Benefits (11)
HIIT is effective for improving VO2max across many populations.
Improved glucose handling can reduce glycemic excursions.
Interval training improves insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake.
Intervals can improve endurance performance despite lower total training time.
HIIT can reduce blood pressure modestly in many adults.
Inflammation marker changes are variable across protocols.
Triglycerides may improve with improved fitness and energy balance.
ApoB may improve indirectly via improved insulin sensitivity and fat loss.
Improved glycemic control may improve particle distribution.
Triglyceride improvements can reduce remnant burden.
Some studies show reductions in inflammatory signaling with training.
-Drawbacks (0)
No drawbacks reported yet