According to a study, it only takes 15 minutes to enjoy the benefits of a good workout

At a time when social media is facilitating FOMO's perception or comparing our seemingly perfect lives, we are under increasing pressure to keep our days filled with the highest possible productivity. If you've insisted that you've been too stressed out for exercise, we have good news: even a 15-minute HIIT session can work wonders for your health.

According to a new study, 15 minutes of intensive resistance training three times a week was enough to improve insulin sensitivity and increase muscle strength.

The participants in the study followed a six-week program and began to see positive effects as early as two weeks.

What is even more impressive is that previously established research states that if you want to change your body, you must sweat at least 45 minutes. In just one-third of that time, study participants were able to reap the benefits.

This could have big consequences for people with type 2 diabetes, for whom insulin resistance is extremely important. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar in the body. People with diabetes or other hormonal disorders (such as PCOS, for example) often suffer from insulin resistance, which complicates the task of the hormone to lower the level of sugar in the blood. This can lead to serious health problems, such as weight gain and the increased risk of cardiovascular problems.

Even if you only have 15 minutes, you can give your body a little love by organizing a quick workout. With the growing popularity of HIIT workouts, we no longer need to spend huge hours at the gym to improve our overall health, and for that we are grateful.