Get Moving! It’s time for 180!
As little as 180 seconds can make a difference.
According to researchers at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada 14 overweight men and women experienced improvement in VO2 Max with 180 seconds per week of high intensity exercise. That sounds great but what is the catch? Even though the high intensity was for a total of 60 seconds (20 seconds high intensity followed by 2 mins of recovery repeated three times) this was performed after a warm up and with proper cool down three times per week. So do not think you will simply jump out of your rocker/recliner and run to the kitchen as fast as you can and have the same results.
What this does indicate is that getting active will have great benefits. Even as little as performed in this study. VO2 Max indicates the bodies ability to intake oxygen.
Now before you decide to “Go for it”, these subjects where in good health and under laboratory settings.
If you are currently active great. Consider altering your workout of time and intensity. If you need ideas of how and what to change consult your health care practitioner and or personal trainer to guide you to be the best you can be.
If you are not currently active consult your health care provider for an evaluation before your begin an exercise program, especially a high intensity program.
Have a Minute? Then You Have Time for a Workout
