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Back to EpisodesWhy HIIT Gets Rid of Visceral Fat — The Science Behind Anaerobic Exercise
Episode 36
Published 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Description
HIIT interrupts this cycle by dramatically improving insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake in skeletal muscle — particularly in the large lower-limb muscles of the thighs and glutes. A single 20-minute session of HIIT can activate GLUT-4 transporters in muscle cells for up to 24–48 hours, drawing glucose out of the bloodstream and away from storage in the liver and visceral fat depots.
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