Health claim

High‑intensity interval training (HIIT) burns more total calories in a week than the same time spent doing low‑intensity cardio.

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Evidence Summary

Multiple well-designed studies consistently support this claim.

Meta‑analyses indicate that HIIT yields greater weekly energy expenditure than equal‑duration moderate‑intensity cardio, primarily due to higher EPOC.

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High‑intensity interval training (HIIT) burns more total calories in a week than the same time spent doing low‑intensity cardio. — Evidence Review — MenHealth Digest