I'm a doctor of physical therapy fitness trainer and founder of Ethel Fitness.

In the Dr Shannon show you'll learn applicable tools to improve your health based on science.

Welcome to the show.

If I told you that you could do less than two minutes of work each week and see measurable benefits in your heart and metabolic health. Would you believe me?

Some exciting research around reduced intensity interval

training was just published in June of 2024,

and it's showing promise for those that don't enjoy high intensity training like hit or sit but still want the benefits.

So adding intense cardio like high intensity interval training, hit, or sprint interval training or SIT can have major impacts on your health.

It can improve V02 Max, which is highly correlated to longevity.

It also improves metabolic health by improving insulin sensitivity and

mitochondrial density. I did an entire episode on hit and the benefits. That's

episode number 150 called hit and longevity if you want to add that to your

next listen. But these

adaptations that high-intensity exercise can provide are important because number

one improved V.O-2 max improves overall health and longevity.

Improved V02 Max is one of the most powerful

modifiable predictors for future health and longevity.

Number two, it can improve your metabolic health

like insulin sensitivity.

It improves your ability to resist chronic disease like Alzheimer's and

dementia and helps to keep your body composition at a healthy level.

And then number three, you'll just feel higher energy and more mentally clear when your body is

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