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friends and colleagues. Here's a bit of news that, if
conclusively proven, could gladden the hearts of everybody who
struggles to get into a regular exercise habit: British
researchers say that short 30-second bursts of intense activity,
adding up to only 3 minutes per week, duplicate the effects of
much longer gym workout or track running routines. Examples of
such bursts include jumping on an exercise bike or rowing
machine, or running all-out up and down some stairs for 30
seconds, followed by 60 seconds of rest. Repeat the process two
times, finishing all three bursts within five minutes.
Scientists at the universities of Nottingham, Birmingham, and
Bath claim, after tracking hundreds of unfit middle-aged British
and Canadian volunteers over an eight-year period