October 2021 PMID 34682718

Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Sleep: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Leizi Min, Dizhi Wang, Yanwei You, Yingyao Fu, Xindong Ma

Mentions

67
Peak: 9 in Nov 2021
across 4 sources since Mar 2017

Extended reach

105,780
potential audience

Total likes

213

Video views

11,418

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Mar 2017 – Oct 2025

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What people are saying

The evaluations reveal strong agreement and high interest, driven by references to the review's findings of large sleep improvements and the potential of HIIT as a treatment for sleep issues; phrases like 'a promising alternative' and 'large increase in sleep quality' underscore the perceived importance and practical implications of the research, while references to study numbers and detailed effects reflect moderate engagement.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the positive effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on sleep quality, highlighting findings like 'a large increase in sleep quality' and support for HIIT as a 'promising alternative' for sleep disorders.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions display high interest, with multiple posts referencing detailed results, clinical implications, and emphasizing the significance of the systematic review through phrases like 'favorable effects' and 'promising alternative'.

EngagementModerate engagement

Engagement is moderate, with users referencing the methodology, such as the number of studies and subjects, and commenting on practical applications, indicating a deeper level of involvement beyond surface-level responses.

ImpactHigh impact

The collective tone suggests the article has high perceived impact, with discussions framing it as a meaningful contribution to sleep and health research, e.g., 'a game-changing review' and mentions of large improvements supported by numerous studies.

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humanOS.me
@humanOS_me · X

High-intensity interval training (duration of >16 min; intervention lasting >8 weeks) results in a large increase in sleep quality and small-to-medium favorable effect on sleep efficiency, according to a systematic review of 21 articles and 755 subjects. https://t.co/FKQ57WaG0I

Nov 10, 2021 · 27 likes · 8 shares · 9,646 followers View post →
Opnchan@クソコーチ
@opnchan_itoc · X

"HIITは、成人にとって睡眠の利益を達成するための効率的で実行可能な方法であると考えられる"(原文訳) 特に週3回以上実施するとより睡眠改善によいとか

Feb 18, 2025 · 15 likes · 1 share · 1,397 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Sleep: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis https://t.co/7lRWJgZsEY #mdpiijerph via @IJERPH_MDPI

Jun 12, 2022 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 42,455 followers View post →
CrocodileChuck
@CrocodileChuck · X

Annals Of Sleep Physiology A Large Increase in Sleep Quality as Reflected by PSQI Global Scores & a Small -> Medium Favorable Effect on Sleep Efficiency Were found After a HIIT Session; a Promising Alternative for the Treatment of Sleep Disorders: https://t.co/Y3dvIV1hmK https://t.co/IOtOCWCzkz

May 25, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 592 followers View post →
Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge
@MPStOngePhD · X

@EverydayHealth @ResearchSleep A6. Be physically active during the day. Different exercise modalities seem to improve sleep at night, from #HIIT https://t.co/6AEXaY2lxJ to #yoga https://t.co/ijhwB1OFkm

Mar 9, 2022 · 1 like · 1,438 followers View post →
SavagelyAverage
@Savage1Average · X

@bowtiedvampdeer https://t.co/RGR1TxZ5we

Dec 26, 2023 · 1 like · 24 followers View post →

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medRxivpreprint
@medrxivpreprint.bsky.social · Bluesky

Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Patients with Stroke: A Meta-Analysis https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.09.29.25336695v1

Oct 7, 2025 View post →
Latitude77
@latitude77.bsky.social · Bluesky

Effects of high intensity interval training on serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor in individuals with PTSD #hiit #ptsd #bdnf #cognition #memory #learning

Feb 21, 2025 View post →
よっしー
@yoshiro1968 · X

RT @opnchan_itoc: "HIITは、成人にとって睡眠の利益を達成するための効率的で実行可能な方法であると考えられる"(原文訳) 特に週3回以上実施するとより睡眠改善によいとか

Feb 18, 2025 · 1 share · 477 followers View post →
Opnchan@クソコーチ
@opnchan_itoc · X

"HIITは、成人にとって睡眠の利益を達成するための効率的で実行可能な方法であると考えられる"(原文訳) 特に週3回以上実施するとより睡眠改善によいとか

Feb 18, 2025 · 15 likes · 1 share · 1,397 followers View post →
bioRxiv Physiology
@biorxiv-physio.bsky.social · Bluesky

Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Physical and Cognitive Function in Middle-Aged Male Mice https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.02.13.638126v1

Feb 18, 2025 View post →
bioRxivpreprint
@biorxivpreprint.bsky.social · Bluesky

Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Physical and Cognitive Function in Middle-Aged Male Mice https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.02.13.638126v1

Feb 18, 2025 View post →
SavagelyAverage
@Savage1Average · X

@bowtiedvampdeer https://t.co/RGR1TxZ5we

Dec 26, 2023 · 1 like · 24 followers View post →
JoaquimLamora
@JoaquimLamora · X

RT @agingdoc1: Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Sleep: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis https://t.co/7lRWJgZsEY #mdpiije…

Jun 13, 2022 · 3 shares · 1,133 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @agingdoc1: Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Sleep: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis https://t.co/7lRWJgZsEY #mdpiije…

Jun 12, 2022 · 3 shares · 6,703 followers View post →
IberianCitizen
@IberianCitizen · X

RT @agingdoc1: Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Sleep: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis https://t.co/7lRWJgZsEY #mdpiije…

Jun 12, 2022 · 3 shares · 12,900 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Sleep: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis https://t.co/7lRWJgZsEY #mdpiijerph via @IJERPH_MDPI

Jun 12, 2022 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 42,455 followers View post →
Dr. Todd Ewing PhD
@EwingT_PhD · X

RT @CrocodileChuck: Annals Of Sleep Physiology A Large Increase in Sleep Quality as Reflected by PSQI Global Scores & a Small -> Medium Fa…

May 26, 2022 · 1 share · 3,606 followers View post →
Asacpharma México
@AsacpharmaMex · X

RT @DHPSP: IJERPH | Free Full-Text | Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Sleep: A... https://t.co/jv2GiaXmHz via @twttimes https://t.co/WnpREfvkuK

May 25, 2022 · 477 followers View post →
CrocodileChuck
@CrocodileChuck · X

Annals Of Sleep Physiology A Large Increase in Sleep Quality as Reflected by PSQI Global Scores & a Small -> Medium Favorable Effect on Sleep Efficiency Were found After a HIIT Session; a Promising Alternative for the Treatment of Sleep Disorders: https://t.co/Y3dvIV1hmK https://t.co/IOtOCWCzkz

May 25, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 592 followers View post →
Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge
@MPStOngePhD · X

@EverydayHealth @ResearchSleep A6. Be physically active during the day. Different exercise modalities seem to improve sleep at night, from #HIIT https://t.co/6AEXaY2lxJ to #yoga https://t.co/ijhwB1OFkm

Mar 9, 2022 · 1 like · 1,438 followers View post →
IJERPH
@IJERPH_MDPI · X

#HIghlyAccessedPaper Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Sleep: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis @Tsinghua_Uni #PhysicalActivity #Exercise #Sleep Access or Free: https://t.co/MtnWNcmwTA

Feb 4, 2022 · 4,555 followers View post →
BWM
@bmpilot2003 · X

RT @humanOS_me: High-intensity interval training (duration of >16 min; intervention lasting >8 weeks) results in a large increase in sleep…

Nov 13, 2021 · 8 shares · 125 followers View post →
Terence Oi
@terenceoi · X

RT @humanOS_me: High-intensity interval training (duration of >16 min; intervention lasting >8 weeks) results in a large increase in sleep…

Nov 12, 2021 · 8 shares · 131 followers View post →
Inaki bestetraining
@InakiSedano · X

RT @humanOS_me: High-intensity interval training (duration of >16 min; intervention lasting >8 weeks) results in a large increase in sleep…

Nov 11, 2021 · 8 shares · 201 followers View post →
Carlos Colmenero
@colme99 · X

RT @humanOS_me: High-intensity interval training (duration of >16 min; intervention lasting >8 weeks) results in a large increase in sleep…

Nov 10, 2021 · 8 shares · 77 followers View post →
Ma ri us
@Kizamius · X

RT @humanOS_me: High-intensity interval training (duration of >16 min; intervention lasting >8 weeks) results in a large increase in sleep…

Nov 10, 2021 · 8 shares · 6 followers View post →
drgurkankaraca
@karacagurkan · X

RT @humanOS_me: High-intensity interval training (duration of >16 min; intervention lasting >8 weeks) results in a large increase in sleep…

Nov 10, 2021 · 8 shares · 651 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @humanOS_me: High-intensity interval training (duration of >16 min; intervention lasting >8 weeks) results in a large increase in sleep…

Nov 10, 2021 · 8 shares · 6,703 followers View post →
Mkrtich Sargsyan
@MkrtichSargsyan · X

RT @humanOS_me: High-intensity interval training (duration of >16 min; intervention lasting >8 weeks) results in a large increase in sleep…

Nov 10, 2021 · 8 shares · 335 followers View post →
humanOS.me
@humanOS_me · X

High-intensity interval training (duration of >16 min; intervention lasting >8 weeks) results in a large increase in sleep quality and small-to-medium favorable effect on sleep efficiency, according to a systematic review of 21 articles and 755 subjects. https://t.co/FKQ57WaG0I

Nov 10, 2021 · 27 likes · 8 shares · 9,646 followers View post →
MyJournals
@myjournals · X

IJERPH, Vol. 18, Pages 10973: Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Sleep: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis https://t.co/tgRNvWp9G3

Oct 19, 2021 · 555 followers View post →
James Steele
@jamessteeleii.bsky.social · Bluesky

Effects of high-intensity interval training on cardiometabolic health: a systematic review and meta-analysis...

Mar 6, 2017 View post →