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I am often asked, and you are probably wondering, how long does it take for your body to start improving its fat burning capabilities from HIIT workouts? In a 2007 study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, researchers determined that moderately active women in the study significantly improved their muscles’ fat burning capacity in as little as seven HIIT training sessions spread out over 2 weeks. This is a remarkable finding, and one definitely worth repeating for emphasis: it took subjects only 2 weeks and seven HIIT workouts to significantly improve their fat-burning capability. This is compelling evidence that HIIT training helps the body rapidly improve its fat-burning capacity. Combined with a sound weight management plan, HIIT training can be the key to optimal weight loss. (A comprehensive, state-of-the art weight management plan is provided in the second section of the book.)

Summary of the Major Health Benefits of HIIT

Without a doubt, improvement in cardiorespiratory fitness is one of the most life-changing benefits of HIIT workouts. This improvement is directly related to enhanced cardioprotection from heart disease and a number of other health enhancements, such as improving insulin sensitivity. HIIT workouts stimulate GLUT4 proteins, helping the body better utilize blood sugar and keep it from rising, which in turn helps prevent type 2 diabetes (or, helps diabetics better manage it). Also, HIIT’s effect on fat loss and fat utilization are particularly encouraging, as is the impact of HIIT on reducing systolic and diastolic blood pressure (when elevated) and improving HDL cholesterol. The evidence is in, and it shows that HIIT is a health-packed winner workout for all. Let’s keep moving, people!