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Why HIIT Gets Rid of Visceral Fat — The Science Behind Anaerobic Exercise
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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By eleathamHIIT 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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********NOTICE***********
This is the last blog in Naked Heart Series for a year. Weekly blogs are to be released on Metabolic Health instead with a view to book launch in 2026 'The VAT Trap'.
Sign up to the new Metabolic Health newsletter to stay informed