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High-intensity sprints can trigger molecular changes in the bloodstream

NPR | By Will Stone

Published August 25, 2026 at 2:28 PM MDT

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Scientists are increasingly interested in how different exercise intensities can trigger different responses in the body. A new study finds that an all out sprint may have unique benefits.