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Even more appealingly, HIIT workouts tend to burn more calories than traditional workouts, particularly after the workout; yes, that is correct—after the workout. Let me explain further. During the time period immediately following a workout, the body experiences an exercise “afterburn,” or excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) in exercise science terms. That’s a mouthful, so let me put it in plain words. After every workout, your body’s muscles and major systems, such as cardiovascular and respiratory, are still revved up. As a result, it takes energy to recover from exercise, and EPOC represents the energy expenditure you utilize to restore your body after your workout. So as you gradually slow down your muscles and return your body systems to pre-exercise levels, you continue to burn additional calories. This EPOC period tends to peak for about a 2-hour period after an exercise workout, though it may last up to 14 hours or longer. That means your metabolism is actually boosted for 2 or more hours after your workout.