Health Benefits Of A HIIT Workout

Blood Sugar Reduction

High-intensity interval training workouts lead to blood sugar reduction and help improve insulin resistance. Exercise, in general, helps lower blood sugar levels by utilizing glucose in the blood for energy. As the muscles run out of adenosine triphosphate during workouts, they pull glucose from the blood to make more. This act allows insulin to work better because there is less sugar to remove from the blood. Cells are more sensitive to insulin and are able to better use it. High-intensity interval training workouts are often recommended for patients with type II diabetes because it reduces visceral fat and improves beta cell function in the pancreas.