What is the seven minute workout advertised on internet that is said to be better than running and weight lifting?
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7-Minute Workout Routine (One Circuit). Rest: 10 seconds between each of the following exercises:
1. Jumping Jacks 30 sec, Full-body warm-up
2. Wall Sit 30 sec, Quads and glutes
3. Push-Ups 30 sec, Chest, shoulders, triceps
4. Abdominal Crunches 30 sec, Core strength
5. Step-Ups onto Chair 30 sec, Legs and glutes
6. Squats 30 sec, Lower body
7. Triceps Dips on Chair 30 sec, Arms
8. Plank 30 sec, Core and shoulders
9. High Knees/Run in Place 30 sec, Cardio burst
10. Lunges 30 sec, Legs and balance
11. Push-Up + Rotation 30 sec, Core and chest
12. Side Plank (Each Side) 15 sec per side, Obliques and stability ******* Tip: Repeat the circuit 2–3 times for a longer, more intense workout (15–21 minutes total).
The “7-Minute Workout” is a high-intensity circuit training (HICT) routine that became popular after it was published in the American College of Sports Medicine’s Health & Fitness Journal in 2013. It’s designed to offer maximum fitness benefits in a short period of time using bodyweight exercises.
📋 The Original 7-Minute Workout The workout includes 12 exercises, each performed for 30 seconds with 10 seconds of rest between them, totaling about 7 minutes.
🏋️♂️ Why It’s Called “Better Than Running or Weight Lifting” Efficiency: It combines aerobic (cardio) and resistance training in a short time frame.
No equipment needed: Just a chair and a wall.
High-intensity: It raises your heart rate quickly, making it similar in effect to a longer, steady-state run or weight-lifting session.
Scientifically backed: The workout taps into principles of interval training and has shown benefits for metabolic health, fat loss, and cardiovascular fitness.
💡 Does It Really Replace Running and Weightlifting? Not entirely—here’s the nuance:
It’s great for general fitness and especially helpful for people with limited time.
It may not fully replace longer cardio sessions or progressive resistance training if your goals are endurance running, muscle hypertrophy, or advanced strength.
However, for weight loss, improved cardiovascular health, and basic strength, it’s very effective—especially when done in multiple circuits.
You can print or screenshot the routine and use a timer (or an app—see below).
📱 Recommended Apps to Guide You
These apps provide timers, audio cues, and demo videos:
Johnson & Johnson Official 7 Minute Workout App (Free)
Developed by Chris Jordan, the creator of the workout
Highly rated, with customizable difficulty and durations
[Available on iOS and Android]
7 Minute Workout by Wahoo Fitness (Free + optional upgrades)
We explore a large-scale real-world analysis based on UK Office for National Statistics (ONS) data (April 2021–May 2023), examining all-cause mortality by vaccination status.
The data show that the initial rollout of COVID-19 vaccines provided substantial mortality protection, especially among older populations. However, this protective effect declined over time, revealing a more nuanced picture by age group and booster status.
🔍 What you’ll learn: • Initial vaccine protection and when it peaked • Age-stratified risk trends over time • Booster dose impact on longevity of protection • Patterns in non-COVID deaths • Duration of benefit by age and dose count
This video unpacks both the benefits and complexities of long-term mortality trends post-vaccination—based solely on publicly available data.
Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction & Title 00:20 – Excess deaths Videos 04:00 – 18-39 age group mortality rate ratio by vaccine status 05:35 – 40-49 age group mortality rate ratio by vaccine status 07:30 – 50-59 age group mortality rate ratio by vaccine status 11:05 – 60-69 age group mortality rate ratio by vaccine status 14:10 – 70-79 age group mortality rate ratio by vaccine status 16:16 – 80-89 age group mortality rate ratio by vaccine status 18:55 – 90+ age group mortality rate ratio by vaccine status 22:25 – 18-39 age group standardized mortality ratio of all vaxx vs non-vaxx24:00 – 40-49 age group standardized mortality ratio of all vaxx vs non-vaxx 29:55 – Non-specific vaccine effects
Herbs like oregano, basil, parsley, and black pepper 🌿
It’s oil-free, creamy, savory, and punches you in the face in a good way (Wade’s words 😄). Great for salads, dipping fresh veggies, or even drizzling over pasta.
EDITOR: Since I already live a super simple, low cost lifestyle (my electric company just congratulated my household for using only 20% of the summer-time power that our most efficient neighbors use… and we do not have solar, go figure) and since I grocery shop very conservatively (no meat, no dairy, no oil), I do not notice the increased costs as much as others. However, this article provides the solution to high prices for all of us!
Dr. John Day is an internationally recognized cardiologist, specializing in AFIB. His new book focuses on recent breakthroughs in prevention and treatment that often allows us to cure this disease. His dietary recommendation is listed below at the end of comments.
Dr. John Day, a leading cardiologist and electrophysiologist, has championed several recent breakthroughs in atrial fibrillation (AFib) prevention and treatment—often enabling remission or even a “cure” in early-stage cases:
🫀 1. Lifestyle Optimization as Treatment Dr. Day emphasizes that AFib is often driven by modifiable factors like obesity, hypertension, sleep apnea, excessive alcohol, poor diet, smoking, and stress. His approach encourages targeting these through weight loss, blood pressure control, sleep hygiene, and moderation in alcohol/caffeine.
For example, Dr. Day highlights that losing ≥10% of body weight can lead to complete remission in ~45% of AFib patients—without ablation or antiarrhythmic drugs
In online forums, patients credit his book The AFib Cure for prompting lifestyle changes, improved biomarkers, and reduced episodes amazon.com
⚡ 2. Early Rhythm Control Strategies (EAST-AF Study) Dr. Day highlights results from the EAST-AF trial:
Early rhythm control—within 12 months of diagnosis—led to ~22% fewer cardiac deaths, strokes, or hospitalizations in ~2,800 patients followed over 5+ years
A sub-study showed similar benefits specifically in patients with concurrent heart failure
He stresses that delaying (e.g., more than a few hours or weeks) allows structural remodeling, scar tissue, and a “tipping point” that make normal rhythm much harder to maintain.
⚙️ 3. Pulsed‑Field Ablation (PFA) Dr. Day has been a vocal proponent and early adopter of PFA, a groundbreaking ablation technique that uses non‑thermal pulsed electric fields to isolate arrhythmic tissue:
He oversaw Utah’s first PFA procedure in March 2024 at St. Mark’s Hospital and has performed over 120 cases with reduced risk to surrounding tissues and shorter procedure times.
As part of the ADVENT Study, where Dr. Day served on the Data Safety Monitoring Board, PFA proved superior to thermal ablation—offering higher freedom from arrhythmia at one year, faster procedures, and fewer complications
At St. Mark’s, he reports even better results than the trial, with virtually eliminating complications like pulmonary vein stenosis and esophageal injury, even in challenging cases
🔬 4. The BLAST Protocol Dr. Day co-authored The AFib Cure, introducing the BLAST framework:
This model frames AFib as a multifactorial condition—more a symptom than a standalone disease—and focuses on root-cause correction rather than symptom management. Many patients have reported significant improvements or full remission after implementing it.
Act fast: early rhythm control and timely ablation boost outcomes dramatically.
Embrace cutting-edge tech: PFA delivers more effective and safer ablation.
Use integrated care: follow the BLAST model for comprehensive, patient-centered treatment.
Thanks to these advances, Dr. Day has helped usher in a new era where AFib is increasingly preventable, treatable, and even reversible for many patients—without lifelong medication dependency.
Dr. John Day recommends a whole-food, plant-slant, Mediterranean-style diet tailored to reduce inflammation, support heart health, and help reverse or prevent atrial fibrillation (AFib). His dietary recommendations are based on both scientific studies and his clinical experience with thousands of AFib patients. Below is a breakdown of his core dietary principles:
🥗 Dr. John Day’s Recommended AFib-Friendly Diet
✅ What to Eat (Daily or Often)
1. Vegetables (non-starchy) At least 7+ servings per day
Especially leafy greens, cruciferous (broccoli, cauliflower), tomatoes, onions, and peppers
2. Fruits (especially berries) 1–2 servings/day max (low glycemic)
Focus on berries, apples, citrus, and seasonal produce
Avoid excess sugary fruit like grapes or dried fruit
3. Healthy Fats [IMO: healthy fats are intact fats, not oils!]
Olive oil (cold-pressed, extra virgin – main fat source)
Refined Grains White bread, pasta, etc. – spikes blood sugar
Red & Processed Meats Linked to higher AFib and heart risk
Excess Alcohol Especially binge drinking – strong AFib trigger
Caffeine (excessive) Some sensitive people trigger episodes
Dairy Prefer unsweetened almond/coconut milk over cow’s milk
⚠️ Special Notes from Dr. Day Intermittent fasting (Time-Restricted Eating): He often recommends eating within a 6–12 hour window daily to reduce insulin resistance and promote metabolic health.
Weight Loss: Key goal is 10%+ sustained body weight loss for overweight patients, which significantly lowers AFib recurrence.
No “one-size-fits-all”: He adjusts recommendations depending on individual sensitivities (e.g. salt, histamine foods, FODMAPs if gut issues exist).
🧠 In His Words (from The AFib Cure): “The best diet to prevent or reverse AFib is one that minimizes inflammation, stabilizes blood sugar, and supports the heart at a cellular level… Think real food, mostly plants, not too much.”
