7 Minutes to Fit: 50 Anytime, Anywhere Interval Workouts Paperback – February 10, 2015

Who doesn't have 7 minutes? Bought this for my fit-crazy friend who has a personal trainer, and for myself, a couch potato. We both love it! Several 7-minute workouts anyone can fit into their day. Keep it simple and keep it varied. Recommend highly!

I thought this book would probably be geared towards beginners, but the exercises work for any fitness level. Perfect collection of movements for those who hate going to a gym, or have limited access to exercise equipment. I suggest a "random routine" where you make flash cards of the exercises you like most, then pick 1 at random and do it. While you rest and catch your breath, pick another one and do it next. That way you'll never get bored with your routine.

The concept for this book was originally published in the New York Times Magazine as a single, 7-minute exercise set. After two years of using the same exercises, it was getting pretty boring, and then this book came along. 50 different cross-training exercise sets that require no special equipment. Do one, and you feel like you worked out. Do two, and you're sweating. Do three and you're drenched. Even that it only a 21 minute workout. This has been my only regimen for over ten years, and it really keeps you fit-even at 71.

All I did was leave it on the table, and my husband saw it and said, "Oh good god, we have to do this now, too?!" "SEVEN MINUTES!" I said. "Seven minutes will not kill you!""Seven minutes without air will kill you!"So I threw the book at him. He quickly realized his mistake, and started on page 1. He has been exercising non-stop and now has abs of steel.I still have buns of cinnamon, and have no intention of changing.In related news, it's possible I hallucinated all of that. I've been trapped in my house with my family for over a week, and instead of following any of the exercises int eh book (Which we SHOULD do! They look excellent!) We have all turned into slugs. "Anytime, anywhere", alas, means, "Later, somewhere else." And that's okay. Because someday we WILL do these exercises.Honest.

not up to my liking

Most of this is stuff we did in gym class back in the 90's. Easy to read and understand with great diagrams and the excersises are great and yes you can get a good workout in 7 minutes using this book.

I found this book helpful. I disagree with another review stating that you already have to be fit to do the workouts in the book: this is false. The entire point of the book, as mentioned in the beginning pages, is that you can tailor each individual workout to your own fitness level. The only complaint I have, and it's a minor one, is that I wish there were more "floor exercises."I live in a second floor apartment and was hoping to be able to do all of the workouts in my living room since I have a new baby at home. A lot of the sequences have a few jump routines, so unfortunately I cannot do them inside or it would sound like a herd of elephants to my downstairs neighbors. It isn't a deal breaker, I just go outside, but just thought I would mention it for those of you who don't have that option. Just like any workout book, it is only as effective as you choose to make it, though this is a nice starting point for a decent price.

A handy little book to help you keep fit. Short on dialogue but all illustrations. I found this book very helpful.

This is a great product. Time limited but still want to do something about your poor fitness, start here. Everyone should be able to carve 7 minutes out of their day.

Excelente libro para utilizar cuando tienes poco tiempo. Puedes adaptarlo dependiendo de tu condición, tiempo disponible y cantidad de energía. Lo recomiendo muchísimo!

Mi esposo y yo estamos encantados con el libro. Lo usamos todos los días por la variedad de ejercicios que ofrece. Lo volvería a comprar. Lo voy a regalar a mi familia.

Been using this little book for a week now and I think this really might be the exercise regime I'll stick to. 30 second intervals mean you don't get bored as you are constantly monitoring the time, takes all your concentration. I also do it in front of the TV which can be another distraction. I've been doing the 3 circuit session which takes 20mins and I barely notice the time going by. You can just do one circuit for 7mins or as many as you please. There are loads of circuits to mix and match, so you can keep changing things. I love it.

nicely organized compact book, great list of exercises, good detailed description, convenient to take with you to a trip