The Claim
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) reduces waist circumference by 1.76 cm more than moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) in overweight female college students after 12 weeks of training.
What the research says
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After 12 weeks of exercise, overweight female college students who did high-intensity interval training lost 1.76 centimeters more waist circumference than those who did moderate-intensity continuous training.
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High-intensity interval training (HIIT) reduces waist circumference by 1.76 cm more than moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) in overweight female college students after 12 weeks of training, indicating a greater reduction in abdominal fat accumulation.
Short bursts of intense exercise cause the body to burn more fat after the workout, especially from the belly area, because the muscles use up stored energy faster and the liver releases more fat into the blood to keep fueling the body.
What the research says
1 studyThe study found that overweight female college students who did short bursts of intense exercise (HIIT) lost nearly 2 cm off their waistline compared to those who did steady, moderate exercise — exactly what the claim says.
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