The Scientific 7-Minute Workout

The Scientific 7-Minute Workout by Gretchen Reynolds appears in the May 12, 2013, issue of The New York Times Magazine. Ms. Reynolds cites High-Intensity Circuit Training Using Body Weight: Maximum Results With Minimal Investment by Brett Kilka, C.S.C.S., B.S. and Chris Jordan, M.S., C.S.C.S., NSCA-CPT, ACSM HFS/APT, an article in the May-June 2013 issue of the American College of Sports Medicine’s Health & Fitness Journal

For those in need of a great workout and have little time, take a look at this short set of 12 exercises. I first used this exercise regimen last year in May when John and I were traveling and I found it worked for me. I started adding more time to each exercise or weights, when available, to increase the intensity. If time allowed, I followed the set with 20 to 30 minutes of some type of cardio. BUT, the 7-minute/12 exercises really does work. I felt I needed to reintroduce this workout on my non-cycling days to work on my core and other muscle groups. If you have 7 minutes to spare, try it.

Illustrated by Ben Wiseman