Has anyone seen it?
I found particularly interesting, although potentially worrying, the research about how people respond differently to exercising.
I'm also a bit sceptical about the 3-minute intense effort regime but I might give it a go once my knee recovers.
What do you think?
Can't view the programme here - but , IF i had one dollar for every theory supposedly supported by "research" I would be very rich. Only this morning, I saw an "advertisement" for some drug that stated "May be helpful for people with high cholesterol" - that of course also means that it may not!!
Bit like those warnings we have on the TV - "This show may contain nudity, sexual references and violence". May ---???? Surely it either does or it doesn't!! Perhaps it is meant to be a some kind of TV version of "click bait" ?? 
I remember watching this when it was first broadcast, I like the presenter because although he is a doctor his diet and exercise regime is not perfect and he comes across as an ordinary flawed human being. If I remember correctly from this and the 5 2 diet he followed, he pointed out that it doesn't suit everyone and at the end of the day you have to find the right exercise/diet for you.
I like Michael Mosley the presenter - he is bucking the trend about low fat being good for you and has made some very interesting documentaries about diet and exercise, I have followed one of his diets and it worked for me.
I think you'dd have to build up to 3 minutes intense exercise. Start small and work your way up. A bit like C25k
I did read that sprinting is better for fat burning than the long easy run because sprinting makes the body continue burning fat AFTER it has finished.
I could do 3 minutes intense exercise (well, close, anyway), but it wouldn't replace all the other benefits of running for me (getting out the house, scenery etc.).
Not seen the program but it sounds like hiit with a missing i as in interval. The body coach Jo Wicks has a system where you go as fast as you can for 30secs rest for 60 secs doing cardio and similar doing strength training, you only exercise from 15 to 20 mts. It could be walk/run, jog/sprint whatever your personal level is. I'm giving it a try and am slowly building up the speed as I feel ready.Currently on 4/7mph not very good but I am 57 so I'll take it 
I read this yesterday. I was not surprised at the result.
Belly fat: What's the best way to get rid of it? - bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-367...
I would probably support the conclusion that they reached going from my personal experience. When i used to wear a younger mans clothes and train for football, the short intense exercise until you drop routines seemed to be far more beneficial to fitness and body shape than any long run. The first type was for overall fitness levels the second was to increase your stamina. If you can do both and perversely enjoy them it would be more beneficial for body, mind and fitness than just concentrating on one type.
I have seen this programme and thought the conclusions were very interesting.
If you are going to give this a go, however, I would suggest running the idea past your doctor first, and finding a qualified trainer.
The best sort of regime is going to be the one you actually *do*
The program talks about HIIT exercise - High Intensity Interval Training goggle to your hearts content (see what I did there )
Yes - how did you do it?
Who fancies being on BBC Breakfast?
Reading and Running -Pt 2: The Gruesome Truth
Strengthening exercises
I was on BBC Breakfast with Jo Whiley this morning!
