Health

The truth about high-intensity interval training

Written by Teunis Felter

In our time-crunched era, there’s a seemingly unlimited appetite for time-saving shortcuts, hacks, and more efficient ways to do mundane activities. So it’s no surprise that really, really short workouts have broad appeal. When exercise scientists tell us — as they have lately in a number of new studies — that we don’t have to run for an hour, or even half an hour, to get big health benefits, of course we listen up. These studies are catnip for health journalists, too.Some of the media coverage of late might lead you to believe that tiny bursts of exercise for as little as one minute are a quick route to better fitness.  But does it?

http://www.vox.com/2016/5/5/11577668/high-intensity-interval-training

About the author

Teunis Felter

Teunis Felter has over 20 years experience as an author, editor, and scientist. When not exploring outside, he enjoys reading history, researching genealogy, and civilly discussing politics.