Source: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00125-016-4106-1
How much weekly exercise do you need for beneficial effects to kick in? Well, it’s not as much as you think!
According to a study published in the International Journal of Cardiology: “Twelve minutes [per week] of low-volume HIIT per week leads to improvements in central arterial stiffness and cardiovascular health in inactive individuals with obesity and [Type 2 Diabetes].”
A prior study also found beneficial effects of HIIT on blood glucose and cardiometabolic health. It’s an excellent read!
You can read more valuable info about High-Intensity Interval Training here.
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