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The Science Behind the Seven-Minute Workout: Short, Intense Workouts for Home Fitness
TLDR Working out from home during quarantine can be challenging, especially for those who are hesitant to go outside. However, the seven-minute workout, which consists of short, intense exercises, has been shown to improve strength, bone health, heart function, and overall fitness. It is a convenient and effective option for home fitness during the pandemic.
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Working out from home is a challenge during quarantine, especially for those who are hesitant to go outside, according to Rose Vrimler, a producer on the podcast.
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Working out from home is challenging during quarantine, especially for those who are hesitant to go outside and have difficulty finding a time when there aren't many people around, making it difficult to exercise without being mistaken for having COVID-19 symptoms.
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The seven-minute workout is often seen as a fad, but there are claims that it can help with weight loss, muscle gain, increased energy, and even longevity, so the hosts decided to investigate the science behind it and try it out for themselves.
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The hosts try out the original seven-minute workout, which consists of jumping jacks, wall sits, push-ups, sit-ups, chair step-ups, squats, tricep dips, planks, running in place with high knees, lunges, push-ups with rotation, and side planks, and they discuss the importance of high intensity during the workout.
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Short, intense workouts like the seven-minute workout can make you stronger, improve bone health, and enhance heart function, according to research.
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Short, intense workouts like the seven-minute workout can be more beneficial than longer, easier workouts because they train the body to be more efficient at using oxygen, sending blood around the body, and regulating blood sugar.
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The seven-minute workout has been a convenient alternative to running for the host during the pandemic, and they provide a link for more details on the workout in the show notes.
