"Can three minutes of exercise a week help make you fit?"

[Dreamer]

I don't know if any of you have read this? Makes for interesting reading:

BBC News - Can three minutes of exercise a week help make you fit?

 

[Djoudi]

I saw that. Was really interesting to hear the theory behind it.

 

[Artemis2007]

Thanks for posting this - it's very interesting. The catch seems to be that only certain people will benefit greatly from this form of exercise. Sure might be worth trying, though.

 

[Chorses]

Watched the programme several times as I found it really interesting.. I do 3 lots of 20 second really fast jogging on the spot 2-3 times a week.. It's supposed to keep your metabolism burning for a couple of days.. as much as a full couple of hours workout would do. I do walk and swim.. but its great for in-between days .. Well worth a watch

Horizon - The Truth About Exercise (BBC, 2012) - YouTube Full show link

 

[~Jen~]

This sounds too good to be true but I actually believe it. Have recently started looking into HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training). Now my fitness would not be the best, I just walk for exercise. But definitely think I might start doing my own little routine of walking with a few sprinting spurts thrown in