Quoted by the Times of India , on Wednesday ( 26/03/2014 ) , the scientists say that you do not need to exercise for hours at the gym to trim the flab . Three minutes of exercise per week is enough to help your efforts to lose weight .
The secret is to perform short intense exercise or often referred to as High Intensity Interval Training ( HIIT ) . HIIT is one method that is currently running more often used , especially for those who want to lose weight .
HIIT can theoretically be done by alternating running and walking . This exercise is believed to increase metabolism and keep keep burning calories even until some time after the workout is completed .
HIIT has been reported to trigger the release of fat-burning hormones . This hormone is also able to carry glucose from the blood into muscle tissue , where it is then burned as energy rather than converted to fat .
In addition , this activity can reduce excessive appetite . It is certainly advantageous , given that the training time is too long it can make you want to eat more .
There is always done alone , HIIT is also usually done side by side with weight training . If combined properly, this exercise can help reduce bloated stomach and keep your body slim .
" HIIT is really well done to improve the absorption of glucose into the muscles in a very short time , " said Professor James Timmons , research leader at Birmingham .
But keep in mind , you should not do high intensity exercise is suddenly without preparation . Before doing HIIT , it is advisable for you to consult your physician first .