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Sometimes, our eyes are bigger than our stomachs, and overeating can get the best of us.
But what if we told you there’s one specific exercise out there that can stop you from overeating?
If you’re looking to stop overeating, it’s time to give your workout routine a necessary update.
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HIIT workouts can suppress ghrelin, aka “the hunger hormone” and prevent overeating.
The link between working out and appetite control is a hot topic that’s been studiedand for good reason.
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How this works is that exercise can cause fluctuations in peptides and hormones that affect hunger.
More scientific evidence backs up these findings.
HIIT (along with SIT) suppressed ghrelin.
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What is high-intensity interval training (HIIT)?
When doing HIIT, you alternate between bursts of vigorous exercise and short periods of rest or low-intensity exercises.
According to theHarvard T.H.
You’ll be so glad you did!
