Health claim
“Adding short sprints (10–15 seconds) at the end of a cardio session boosts post‑exercise metabolism more than extending the steady‑state portion.”
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Evidence Summary
Multiple well-designed studies consistently support this claim.
Studies show that brief supramaximal efforts elevate EPOC more than additional low‑intensity work of the same duration.
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