A recent BBC Horizon program suggested that if you were genetically inclined you would benefit from very short bursts of high intensity exercise at regular intervals (one session per week), and that these benefits would include an increased insulin sensitivity (great news if you are a type 2 diabetic). As with all quick fixes there are caviats, principly that you are able to sustain and tolerate these particulary difficult bouts of exercise.
Find the BBC article here >> http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-17177251
