I have written several blogs about the benefits of interval training (blog 1 or blog 2). Two recent studies have illustrated that high intensity interval training is a great way to increase lipid metabolism. In other words, interval training is shown to burn fat efficiently. In fact both studies concluded that lipid oxidation remains elevated after exercise – burning fat after you’re done exercising!
Sources:
Malatesta, D, Werlen C, Bulfaro S, Cheneviere X, and Borrani F. Effect of high-intensity interval exercise on lipid oxidation during postexercise recover. Med Sci Sports Exercise 41:364-374, 2009.
Perry CG, heigenhauser GL, Bonen A, Spriet LL. High-intensity aerobic interval training increases fat and carbohydrate metabolism capacities in human skeletal muscle. Appl Physio Nutr Metab 33:1112-1123, 2008.
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