--- title: The Benefits of HIIT Workouts description: The Benefits of HIIT Workouts image: https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/unnamed.jpg --- [![Beechmont Racquet & Fitness](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BFR-large-trans-1.png?width=1293&height=1249&name=BFR-large-trans-1.png "Beechmont Racquet & Fitness")](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/) Open main menu Close main menu # The Benefits of HIIT Workouts [Beechmont Racquet & Fitness](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/author/trainingbeechmontfitness-com) [Share this blog post on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=I+found+this+interesting+blog+post&url=https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/blog/2021/4/8/the-benefits-of-hiit-high-intensity-interval-training-workouts) [Share this blog post on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/blog/2021/4/8/the-benefits-of-hiit-high-intensity-interval-training-workouts) [Share this blog post on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/blog/2021/4/8/the-benefits-of-hiit-high-intensity-interval-training-workouts) ![](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/unnamed.jpg) Most of us understand that exercise is a necessary part of overall health, but it’s hard to find the time between all of our hustles. High intensity interval training (HIIT) has gained popularity as a quick and easy way to exercise, and it offers many of the same health benefits as other forms of exercise. The 15-60 minute workout consists of short bursts of intense exercise followed by short periods of rest or gentle exercise.  Here are a few surprising health benefits from Medical News Today that we’re pumped about:  Reducing Body Fat According to a [2012 study](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3375095/), HIIT helps people burn more calories in less time and may decrease body fat, more than steadier types of exercise, such as jogging. Improving Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health According to Medical News Today, HIIT may help improve heart health in people with good health, as well as, in those with cardiovascular conditions. It may also help improve measures of metabolic health, including [blood pressure](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/270644.php), blood sugar levels, and [cholesterol](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/9152.php). Improving Mental Health Although all exercise may benefit [mental health](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/154543.php), HIIT training may be especially helpful. The authors of a [2019 review](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31780128) suggest that HIIT can provide a range of benefits for people with mental illnesses, including reducing the severity of [depression](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/8933.php). The results of a 2015 study showed the following results: The results showed the following mental and physical improvements: •decreased body mass index ([BMI](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/obesity/what-is-bmi.php)) •lower resting heart rate •lower [pulse](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/258118.php) pressure •decreased [body weight](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/obesity/how-much-should-i-weigh.php) •improved mental health scores, including reduced levels of depression and social avoidance Visit this link for more info: [https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327474#overview](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327474#overview) Interested in trying it out? Visit [https://www.beechmontfitness.com/the-gauntlet](https://www.beechmontfitness.com/the-gauntlet) for more details!! 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