I just tried a bit of that workout. I've got some work to do to be able to do the reps and last for 20minutes. ha ha.

I see it’s been 8 days since the first video. I want to watch all of them. From earlier blog comments, I thought other folks wanted written pieces or sketches too. Did the folks you interviewed really say their preferred info delivery method was videos they had to watch at the computer bc they aren’t in a phone-friendly format?

I would like to know if Scott really answers to these comments. The reason why I am asking is that I haven't tried any of these yet, but I definitely would like to start a workout program with my main emphasis on the belly. I would like to know if starting off with these exercises is a good way to commence a workout program since you have not started before.

I love your workouts. I am fighting the last 10 pounds it is hard because all things have to fall in place to lose weight.

I didn't ask people how they wanted the pre-launch content delivered, but over the years, the majority of people said they do like videos for my stuff. The Free tele-class, which is coming up next, can be listened to by phone or computer.

You do not seem to have built in any rest intervals in the twenty minutes. There is a lot of research on the necessity of rest intervals – would you like to address this?

Hi Scott I'm 65 years old which if my math is right puts me over 40!. I believe very strongly in the hard and shorter excercise workouts you are promoting. I've started using Kettlebells and love them. My workout goes like this and takes me 14 minutes. I use a 16 kilo Kettlebell and only do one arm swings. I do 30 seconds per arm which works out to 17 one arm swings with no rest between arms, then I rest for 45 seconds and do it all over again for a 7 set sequence. Talk about raising the heart rate! Best of all is that my recovery time has improved dramatically and I find that at the end of the 14 minutes it only takes me about 2 to 3 minutes to recover. Because of my age and some lingering toe injuries I can't run or do any type of excercise that entails me bending my right toes as in mountain climbers. So I get all the excercise I need with a little cannonball with a handle. Love your work. Peter from the land down under.

And a question, my legs & veins hurt especially from squats and steps & running & the like. (Lots of births, Thank G-d & too much straight aerobic.
Starting about 15 years ago, it started to be pain whic prevented me from exercising, standing, LOSING THE WEIGHT! Oof…
I am a Grandma & would love to know what to substitut. Maybe you can build in a chapter for women& other people with painful legs.
Thanx,
Rina

Excellent video! After watching the first two and applying those techniques and now the third, I feel like a new person. Working on Hormones has also helped with cravings. On top of that the 20 workout that I can do at ‘my own pace’ helps because there is no pressure to compete with anyone but myself to do a little more a little better each time I do it. Thanks, I have hope that I did not have in the past.

Yep and that's why my new program will use the Metabolic Exertion Scale to guide the exerciser when to rest and when to work. I said that in the video and that will be a component of the program. Did you not see that?

This video was an introduction to the Weight Based Interval Training technique. It's not everything that is included in the system. That's for the people that join me in the program.

I love your workouts and can't wait to try this one tonight. I know the workouts work, the trouble I have is staying motivated. I have been doing your workouts off and on for over a year. I can really tell a difference when I am on. I love that they are quick and intense, and I know I have worked my whole body to the max. Thanks Scott, keep up the good work!

Fifty year old female here who does yoga, walking and cycling regularly. Just tried the workout. I wanted to stop at 5 min, but I made it to 12 min before pulling a muscle in my chest/back doing T-stablizations. Had to modify everything heavily. No way I could do the mountain climbers. Did those by moving from the plank to one knee first then bringing the other in and then back to plank. Upper body strength apparently sucks as I could only barely do push ups, bad ones, on my knees. And I use to lift weights regularly. Never felt so out of shape and like I failed so badly until doing this work out. :/

Rachel, for sure the program will include videos of the actual workouts. Thanks for your comment!

George, a circuit like this is done about 3 days a week, typically. I'll be putting together a complete workout program that includes several types of these circuits on my new program. Great job!

I have kept track of my starchy carb intake and noticed after the white starchy carbs, I felt lethargic, tired, sleepy, etc. Not all white but most so I have eliminated the ones that made me feel that way and have adopted healthier versions. I have also made sure to pay more attention to my carb intake – Thanks for that tip Scott.

I have started disassociating pleasure with food. I no longer think of rewarding myself with a treat that happens to be a not so good for you food. I replace my rewards with a movie, an outfit, going for a moonlight walk on the beach, etc. That naked on the scale while eating really works.

When I am stressed, I have been using the scanning technique and it worked. My shoulders and neck thank you. I used the imagery technique when my boss was ranting and raving like a lunatic and I was getting stressed out. It worked. I tuned him out. The countdown method worked for me when I had my boss and also my boyfriend going off on me for something that I had nothing to do with. By the time I reach 0, I find that I am much more calm and better equipped to deal with unreasonable people. My all favorite relaxation technique is the Jacobson Muscle Relaxation technique that you suggested. After a long frustrating day, it feels soo good. I actually fell asleep when I got home from work and decided to give it a try.

I just replaced my lunch time workout with this workout you suggested and I'll tell you, I was sweating buckets, my heart rate was elevated and stayed there, at the end of the workout I felt just as if I had done my regular 45 – 50 minute workout. It's so totally awesome. I actually went back to work a little earlier than expected feeling energized and great after this workout (and of course the all important shower). Only adjustment I made was the mountain climber – it was harder for me on the floor so I put my hands on the bench.

Thanks, Scott!

Hey Scott….how u doing? Tried the workout….started with 12 reps each which came down to 2 reps by the end of 20 mins…lol….it all depends on the fitness level of each individual….as i dont have more strength in the muscles , i cant do so intensely with a proper technique and the no. of reps also keep decreasing with every set….

One question….an intense workout for me will probably be a regular(not so intense) workout for a guy with a higher fitness level or higher strength in muscles…in that case i will be burning lesser calories than him….so the amount of fat loss will be much lesser in my case….??? In such a case ,to enhance my fat loss, can I combine this 20 min workout of mine with a regular workout in the gym , or would it lead to overtraining ????????

And how much fat loss(%) can we expect from this 20 min workout , 6 days a week, for a duration of 4 months (given proper nutrition)? Currently im weighing 102 kgs with 30% body fat !!!

I call it the "dark, seamy side of triathlon." Its the reason the "oohhs and aaahs" of the crowds for the early, fast and fit, attractive athletes turn into "eeewwwws" and "uuuggghhs" as the sun goes down. Its why there are those who argue for shorter cut-off times, so they won't see the 58 year-olds in Speedos showing up in 15 hours and 41 minutes. I can do the Ironman, but the pictures aren't pretty! The "wanna-be paparazzi" should have just said, "NO!" and not taken that candid shot as I stuffed myself into the wet suit for the swim.

Triathletes "period-ize" their training. So after your little video rant above, I laid out some skills I wanted to focus on, and picked exercises to work on those. I'm going to "tri" to lose what "Tanita" (my scale) calls a useless 15 pounds.

You wanna see how it goes? Then pony up, put me in the program…but I warn you, I'll post the pics of the problem, and it WON'T BE PRETTY. You think you're good, Mr. "Six-pack Pretty Boy"? Its time to stop talkin' and do the work. Speaking of work, since I have to for a living, I'll probably miss your online seminar. (Nothin' personal…just odd work hours. ) So just go ahead and start walkin' the walk, put me in your program and show what you can do!

Shoot, I can't get the video. Is anyone else having this problem? Maybe I'd better reboot!

Hi Scott!

Finally got to see the video this morning. I'm going to give this workout a try tonight.
I've done the carb/no carb. I feel much better on low carb, that's for sure. Still working on skipping the carbs when stressed! The relaxation tips will help if I can remember them when I'm under a lot of stress!
I'm looking forward to the whole program!

More good info – - – can't wait to win!

Hi Scott: Did it last night. Great workout and whew – quite challenging and taxing. Being in good shape, I completed it with minimal rest 6 rounds, 12 reps ea for 1st 4 sets, 15 ea for 5th one, and 20 ea for 6th one. Wow, great, and I was in a flop sweat!! Tremendous!! Performable almost everywhere with no equipment. What a gift! Is daily or 5 times per wek OK? I am planning to incorporate into my weight program or pull up routine when those days roll around ea week. My thanks.

I taught a boot camp class tonight and did this workout. Then, because we're a bit nuts we did another 20 min set. This time we did 12 suicide planks, 12 superman(s), 12 one-legged V sits, and 12 spiderman mtn. climbers. DUring the workout I wasn't very popular, but after it was over they thought it was great. Thanks!

Dear Scott
thanks a lot for sharing great helpful tips.
You're a successful man. Congartulations!
Hope to see you soon
Minoo