EPISODE · Oct 14, 2025 · 16 MIN
Why HIIT Gets Rid of Visceral Fat — The Science Behind Anaerobic Exercise
from The Naked Heart · host eleatham
HIIT interrupts this cycle by dramatically improving insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake in skeletal muscle — particularly in the large lower-limb muscles of the thighs and glutes. A single 20-minute session of HIIT can activate GLUT-4 transporters in muscle cells for up to 24–48 hours, drawing glucose out of the bloodstream and away from storage in the liver and visceral fat depots.Read full blog ********NOTICE***********This is the last blog in Naked Heart Series for a year. Weekly blogs are to be released on Metabolic Health instead with a view to book launch in 2026 'The VAT Trap'. Sign up to the new Metabolic Health newsletter to stay informedTo view the blog To see Naked Heart Podcast series
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HIIT interrupts this cycle by dramatically improving insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake in skeletal muscle — particularly in the large lower-limb muscles of the thighs and glutes. A single 20-minute session of HIIT can activate GLUT-4 transporters in muscle cells for up to 24–48 hours, drawing glucose out of the bloodstream and away from storage in the liver and visceral fat depots.
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