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Health Tip: Considering High-Intensity Interval Training?

Here are potential benefits

(HealthDay News) -- 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.

July 15, 2014
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