The Afterburn Effect

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) continues to burn calories even after your workout has finished. This phenomenon, known as the Afterburn Effect or EPOC, shows how your body continues working during recovery. While it's not a substitute for good nutrition, it provides an additional calorie-burning bonus that makes HIIT one of the most efficient forms of exercise.

 

Afterburn Effect diagram showing increased calorie expenditure during recovery after HIIT exercise.