Today, it seems like we are always trying to look for the quick fix – to take the shortcut or find the easy way out. I’m here to tell you when it comes to exercise there is no such thing! 

This New York Times article reports on a seven-minute workout designed for significant health benefits through high-intensity circuit training (HICT) workouts. This is not the first time we’ve read about such a workout, so we decided to share some thoughts on this one—both our own thoughts and those of the original authors in the American College of Sports Medicine Health and Fitness Journal. ​

Open a magazine or newspaper, or watch on television, and you will see countless ads for nutrition and weight loss options. Unlike trends and fads, the basic principles of nutrition and weight optimization tend to stay constant.​