I’ve researched HIIT first hand in the lab, while testing it with 100s of clients – the results are nothing short of astounding.
You may often hear how amazing HIIT is, but, have you ever really taken a look at all the impressive research?
No? Well I don’t blame you, there are over 100 research trials and a ton of complex biological changes that occur.
But if you’re interested in all the benefits, today is your lucky day.
I spent over a week scanning 150+ research journals, giving you what is possibly the most comprehensive summary of HIIT.
Here are both the short and long-term benefits that HIIT provides, condensing 1000 + hours of research into a 10 minute article (thank me later!)…
IMMEDIATE RESPONSE FROM JUST ONE SESSION! |
Increased Catecholamine Release (Fat Burning Hormones) – Gratas-Delmarche et al. (1994) |
630% increase in Epinephrine and 1450% increase in Norepinephrine (the 2 main fat burning hormones) – Bracken et al. (2009) |
450% increase in GH levels (another fat burning and muscle building hormone) – Stokes et al. (2002) |
Greater rise in Growth Hormone Levels compared to aerobic exercise – Neville et al. (1997) |
Increased Lactate Levels (which means you burn a ton of carbohydrates and fat) – Trapp et al. (2008) |
Increased AMPK (“Master Enzyme”) Activation (a key enzyme that basically transforms your health and performance, they are even trying to make it into an anti-obesity drug! – Gibala et al. (2009) |
Increased PGC1a Transcription (A transcription co-regulator that plays a key role in mitochondria biogenesis – Similar to AMPK above, this basically regulates all your cells and makes you superhuman) – Little et al. (2010) |
Increased Citrase Synthase (marker of fat burning ability), β-HAD (catalyses a rate-limiting enzyme step in fat oxidation, meaning you can burn more fat) and Cytochrome Oxidase activity – Talanian et al. (2007) |
Increased Phosphofructokinase Levels (Which is a rate limiting enzyme in glycolysis, the ability to produce fuel for high intensity exercise) – Tremblay et al. (1994) |
Reduced Food intake, Appetite and Hunger, Possibly through corticotropin releasing factor (CRF), a potent anorectic peptide and/or exercise induced redistribution of splanchnic blood flow – Bilski et al. (2009) |
Increased Glycerol Levels, a marker of Your Fat Burning Ability – Trapp et al. (2007) |
So, now you’ve seen all the amazing benefits and adaptations that occur from just a few intervals, here are the long-term changes that happen in your body. Most studies last about 2 weeks or longer, so, these adaptations can occur from just 4 workouts or 2 weeks of HIIT!
MEDIUM / LONG TERM RESPONSE OCCURRING FROM JUST 4 WORKOUTS! |
Improved Aerobic Capacity and Performance (You are faster, stronger and more powerful) – Little et al. (2010) |
Improved Anaerobic Endurance (You can exercise or run for longer at the same pace) – Bergomaster et al. (2006) |
Increased VO2 Max (the main marker of fitness, the higher the VO2 the fitter and healthier you are!) – Whyte et al. (2010) |
Improved Cardiac Output (Your heart and lungs ability to pump out blood and oxygen round the body, key for health) – Helgerud et al. (2007) |
Decreased Waist Circumference & Belly Fat (Key for long-term health and linked to disease) – Tjonna et al. (2008) |
Greater Fat Loss compared to 200 or 300% more cardio!! – Trapp et al. (2008) |
Decreased Subcutaneous Fat (The fat under the skin and in the legs, hips and bum) – Mourier et al. (1997) |
Decreased Abdominal / Trunk Fat (lower belly fat that is linked to heart disease) – Boudou et al. (2003) |
Increased Insulin Sensitivity (up to 58% improvement in only 8 weeks, which is some of the most drastic changes ever seen in research!) – Boudou et al. (2003) |
Increased FFM (Muscle Mass) helping you become stronger and more toned, rather than burning muscle with most normal cardio workouts! – Boudou et al. (2003) |
Improved ability to oxidise fat and a lower Respiratory Exchange Ratio (RER). Helping you burn more fat during every minute of the day, even when you sleep! – Talanian et al. (2007) |
Increased Mitochondria Biogenesis (the power house and engine or your cell used to burn energy and linked to life expectancy, aging and your overall health) – Bergomaster et al. (2006) |
HIIT is so impressive that I’ve used it for rapid transformations with Hollywood Celebs, Elite Athletes and Pro Bodybuilders.
If you’re not doing HIIT right now, then you should – it will totally transform your health, fitness, training and results.
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