HIIT as a Tool for Improving Mental Health and Cognition

Abstract

By reading this article, the following key points will be reinforced:Work with individuals exhibiting depressive symptoms in a group environment to avoid dropout.Use sufficient rest and recovery between intense sessions for anxious clients to avoid exacerbating symptoms.For beginner exercisers with mental health issues, start programming at lower intensity and slowly increase the intensity over time.For executive functions, the effects of high-intensity interval training are strongest for inhibitory control, which will help clients stick with the program over the long term.