Short spurts of intense exercise better for weight loss and ‘burns MORE FAT’ than workout that takes double the time

SHORT spurts of sweat-inducing exercise help shed more weight than going for a run or a long gym session, a study suggests.

Researchers found that 23 minutes of high intensity interval training was more effective than 41 minutes of  a conventional workout.

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It  led to 29 per cent more weight loss  than traditional gym sessions.

The findings suggest HIIT could be perfect for people too busy to stick to the recommended guidelines of exercising for at least one hour every day.

Steven Ward, CEO of fitness industry body ukactive,  said: “These figures  show the positive impacts of interval training on reducing weight  and, with Britain battling a grave obesity crisis, this research should be welcomed.”

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Typically, HIIT involves 30 seconds of intense effort, such as sprinting, cycling or doing burpees, followed by short recovery periods.

The  researchers, from Britain and Brazil, examined 36 studies involving more than 1,000 people. But they warned that HIIT came with increased risk of injury or strain on the heart.

Mr Ward added: “The most important thing is to find an exercise regime that is enjoyable and ­sustainable.”

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