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The Interval Pattern, Rather than High Intensity, Accounts for the Superior Effects of High-Intensity Interval Exercise (HIIE) on Glucose Tolerance.
Medicine and science in sports and exercise·August 14, 2026·PMID 42599039
Why it mattersFor clinicians guiding exercise prescriptions to improve glycemic control, the finding that the interval pattern—not just high intensity—drives insulin sensitivity gains offers a practical lever. It suggests that even patients who cannot sustain high-intensity continuous efforts may achieve metabolic benefits by alternating intensities.
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