7 minute scientific workout
julieferraro06
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what is everyone thoughts on this workout
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Have no idea what it is. Link?0
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Impossible to get a decent workout out in in 7 minutes....0
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Not much is going to happen in 7 minutes...it's probably better than zero minutes, but only marginally so.1
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Have no idea what it is. Link?
I had to google it: http://mobile.nytimes.com/blogs/well/2013/05/09/the-scientific-7-minute-workout0 -
Its better than doing nothing at all and I did find the exercises a challenge (I would have a pretty good sweat) but eventually you'll need to start cycling through and doing multiple repetitions of the 7 minutes. If you're just beginning to exercise I would recommend it as a good starting point.1
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diannethegeek wrote: »Have no idea what it is. Link?
I had to google it: http://mobile.nytimes.com/blogs/well/2013/05/09/the-scientific-7-minute-workout
Thanks!
You know...I don't have a problem with this. It seems like a useful routine if you're short on time or equipment. I started out doing the Nerd Fitness beginner's routine, which is similar but has fewer exercises and is done for multiple circuits. It was a good way for me as a completely out of shape beginner to improve cardio fitness, strength, and mobility. This kind of workout could do the same. I'd say a beginner should be more attentive to form than to maintaining a higher exertion level though.2 -
diannethegeek wrote: »Have no idea what it is. Link?
I had to google it: http://mobile.nytimes.com/blogs/well/2013/05/09/the-scientific-7-minute-workout
Thanks!
You know...I don't have a problem with this. It seems like a useful routine if you're short on time or equipment. I started out doing the Nerd Fitness beginner's routine, which is similar but has fewer exercises and is done for multiple circuits. It was a good way for me as a completely out of shape beginner to improve cardio fitness, strength, and mobility. This kind of workout could do the same. I'd say a beginner should be more attentive to form than to maintaining a higher exertion level though.
To add, the article says it is meant to be done as HIIT, which means the working part should be at a very high intensity. Most people confuse intervals with HIIT and many don't manage to hit the required intensity level. I wouldn't expect the results they claim although as mentioned, it's a good place to start or doing multiple rounds aren't a bad idea.0 -
thanks for the input guys really helpful. i am doing it after my morning and afternoon walk.
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The squats and lunges are frequently done incorrectly, so check Youtube for form tutorials.
After a month or so, once you get used to that routine, consider moving up to a more substantial program. A good program for your age group is New Rules of Lifting for Life.
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I also started MFP with similar training. I alternated two routines everyday for a month. I now add this type of training to help me with endurance and agility. It helps me to be quicker and rebound better as well as retain energy in sports.
I like to add weights (Kettlebells, Dumbbells, cables, medicine balls...) or other resistance (bands, inclines, height...) to make the work more challenging.
Some days I may be dragging and will take it slower. Good form always is priority.
There are lots of routines (Fitness Blender...) that alternate push/pull and Plyometrics work in a similar fashion. That might be the science-y part I would examine first for creating my own personal 7-minute workout.0 -
That might be more actual exercise than many smart phone looking, socializing, long rest between sets and exercising people get done in their hour at the gym ;0)3
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My rule of thumb is that the best exercise is the one you will actually do.0
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3dogsrunning wrote: »diannethegeek wrote: »Have no idea what it is. Link?
I had to google it: http://mobile.nytimes.com/blogs/well/2013/05/09/the-scientific-7-minute-workout
Thanks!
You know...I don't have a problem with this. It seems like a useful routine if you're short on time or equipment. I started out doing the Nerd Fitness beginner's routine, which is similar but has fewer exercises and is done for multiple circuits. It was a good way for me as a completely out of shape beginner to improve cardio fitness, strength, and mobility. This kind of workout could do the same. I'd say a beginner should be more attentive to form than to maintaining a higher exertion level though.
To add, the article says it is meant to be done as HIIT, which means the working part should be at a very high intensity. Most people confuse intervals with HIIT and many don't manage to hit the required intensity level. I wouldn't expect the results they claim although as mentioned, it's a good place to start or doing multiple rounds aren't a bad idea.
High intensity planks and high intensity wall sits?
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Have no idea what it is. Link?
Sure you do.If it's literally only 7 minutes, you could probably pick any exercise option and be in the correct ballpark.
Correct.
I did look it up, though. More because I had to know if somebody actually created a real 7 Minute Abs workout than anything. It appears to be bodyweight exercises. I'd probably use one of the calisthenics entries to log it.
It's the same thing you looked up last time1 -
I think that it's redeeming value is that there is no rest that is not an exercise in it's own right. This version link is a bit more advanced. I'm always a bit skeptical of people chanting "science" as an appeal to authority but this looks like a standard non-stop complex circuit. Probably not what people who want to get credit for every calorie burned are looking for but actually not bad, especially on a day you are pinched for time.
I notice that it has an app. While I normally ridicule "is there an app for that?" I've started using the app from alkavadlo.com/ since I've switched to body weight exercise for a season. I'm finding that a good hard get'er done quick workout suits me, at least some of the time.0 -
Have no idea what it is. Link?
Sure you do.If it's literally only 7 minutes, you could probably pick any exercise option and be in the correct ballpark.
Correct.
I did look it up, though. More because I had to know if somebody actually created a real 7 Minute Abs workout than anything. It appears to be bodyweight exercises. I'd probably use one of the calisthenics entries to log it.
It's the same thing you looked up last time
Sheesh, how did you remember me looking that up? I thought I remembered odd things.
Every time I read an X Minute Workout question I still think of There's Something About Mary.0 -
3dogsrunning wrote: »diannethegeek wrote: »Have no idea what it is. Link?
I had to google it: http://mobile.nytimes.com/blogs/well/2013/05/09/the-scientific-7-minute-workout
Thanks!
You know...I don't have a problem with this. It seems like a useful routine if you're short on time or equipment. I started out doing the Nerd Fitness beginner's routine, which is similar but has fewer exercises and is done for multiple circuits. It was a good way for me as a completely out of shape beginner to improve cardio fitness, strength, and mobility. This kind of workout could do the same. I'd say a beginner should be more attentive to form than to maintaining a higher exertion level though.
To add, the article says it is meant to be done as HIIT, which means the working part should be at a very high intensity. Most people confuse intervals with HIIT and many don't manage to hit the required intensity level. I wouldn't expect the results they claim although as mentioned, it's a good place to start or doing multiple rounds aren't a bad idea.
High intensity planks and high intensity wall sits?
I read the article which described it as HIIT training and skimmed the exercises. LOL. Whoops.0 -
3dogsrunning wrote: »diannethegeek wrote: »Have no idea what it is. Link?
I had to google it: http://mobile.nytimes.com/blogs/well/2013/05/09/the-scientific-7-minute-workout
Thanks!
You know...I don't have a problem with this. It seems like a useful routine if you're short on time or equipment. I started out doing the Nerd Fitness beginner's routine, which is similar but has fewer exercises and is done for multiple circuits. It was a good way for me as a completely out of shape beginner to improve cardio fitness, strength, and mobility. This kind of workout could do the same. I'd say a beginner should be more attentive to form than to maintaining a higher exertion level though.
To add, the article says it is meant to be done as HIIT, which means the working part should be at a very high intensity. Most people confuse intervals with HIIT and many don't manage to hit the required intensity level. I wouldn't expect the results they claim although as mentioned, it's a good place to start or doing multiple rounds aren't a bad idea.
High intensity planks and high intensity wall sits?
RKC planks, clearly2 -
Have no idea what it is. Link?
Sure you do.If it's literally only 7 minutes, you could probably pick any exercise option and be in the correct ballpark.
Correct.
I did look it up, though. More because I had to know if somebody actually created a real 7 Minute Abs workout than anything. It appears to be bodyweight exercises. I'd probably use one of the calisthenics entries to log it.
It's the same thing you looked up last time
Sheesh, how did you remember me looking that up? I thought I remembered odd things.
Every time I read an X Minute Workout question I still think of There's Something About Mary.
But what if someone makes 6 minute abs?0 -
3dogsrunning wrote: »diannethegeek wrote: »Have no idea what it is. Link?
I had to google it: http://mobile.nytimes.com/blogs/well/2013/05/09/the-scientific-7-minute-workout
Thanks!
You know...I don't have a problem with this. It seems like a useful routine if you're short on time or equipment. I started out doing the Nerd Fitness beginner's routine, which is similar but has fewer exercises and is done for multiple circuits. It was a good way for me as a completely out of shape beginner to improve cardio fitness, strength, and mobility. This kind of workout could do the same. I'd say a beginner should be more attentive to form than to maintaining a higher exertion level though.
To add, the article says it is meant to be done as HIIT, which means the working part should be at a very high intensity. Most people confuse intervals with HIIT and many don't manage to hit the required intensity level. I wouldn't expect the results they claim although as mentioned, it's a good place to start or doing multiple rounds aren't a bad idea.
High intensity planks and high intensity wall sits?
RKC planks, clearly
The One True Plank0 -
Have no idea what it is. Link?
Sure you do.If it's literally only 7 minutes, you could probably pick any exercise option and be in the correct ballpark.
Correct.
I did look it up, though. More because I had to know if somebody actually created a real 7 Minute Abs workout than anything. It appears to be bodyweight exercises. I'd probably use one of the calisthenics entries to log it.
It's the same thing you looked up last time
Sheesh, how did you remember me looking that up? I thought I remembered odd things.
Every time I read an X Minute Workout question I still think of There's Something About Mary.
But what if someone makes 6 minute abs?
Nobody works out in 6 minutes.0 -
Ever done Tabata? The thing is, the longer the workout the more likely you are to have to save yourself by reducing intensity to make it to the end. I'm old, there's no possible way that I could do an hour of hard work. Aerobics maybe, but not a heavy workout.0
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