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Health Tip: Considering High-Intensity Interval Training?
By LadyLively on July 15, 2014
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) combines short periods of intense exercise with recovery periods.
The American Council on Exercise says benefits of HIIT workouts include:
- Improved aerobic and anaerobic fitness.
- Improved insulin sensitivity and fasting glucose.
- Decrease in belly fat and subcutaneous fat just under the skin.
- Improved cardiovascular function.
Source: HealthDay
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