The Nine-Minute Workout
A new stationary bike claims that by using artificial intelligence, it can deliver the same benefits of a 45-minute workout in less than nine
Like many busy professionals, my best intentions for maintaining a regular exercise routine often fall short. I struggle to fit a 45- or 60- minute class into an already packed schedule. That’s why I was intrigued by the CAR.O.L, a new high intensity interval training (HIIT) stationary bike that claims to deliver the same benefits of a 45-minute workout in less than nine minutes.
HITT is a form of exercise where an individual alternates between short periods of intense anaerobic exercise with less intense recovery periods. While a typical HITT class includes bursts of cardio — sometimes just 30 seconds — usually the full class lasts around 45 minutes or more. CAR.O.L. is based around a concept known as “reduced-exertion high-intensity training” (REHIT) which is the idea that fewer and shorter sprints of cardio produce health results more efficiently. Billed as the “shortest, smartest, most scientific exercise system in the world”, the CAR.O.L. bike uses an artificial intelligence algorithm to adjust the bike’s resistance based on the rider’s weight, power output, and level of fatigue. This ensures that the rider is giving maximum effort during…
