Want to know the single most powerful workout I’ve discovered at Planet Fitness?

It’s not what you’d expect.

It’s the Sprint 8 program you see pictured here with me. I’ve got very good reasoning for this. And while I’m a devoted weightlifter..

Here’s the truth: your heart and lungs are the real power players. Your heart is the most important muscle to workout and right after are your lungs. And this Sprint 8 workout? It’s like finding a cheat code for your mind and your body.

What makes it special isn’t just the workout itself. It’s how it transforms your entire system – from energy processing to recovery time. Everything in your daily life becomes smoother, more effortless. Even your brain gets an upgrade.

But let’s be clear – this isn’t your typical cardio session. Forget mindless treadmill trudging. This is calculated intensity that makes your body wake up, pay attention, and get better.

You pick your level (1-20), and it guides you through a perfectly orchestrated dance of intensity and recovery.

Currently, I’m dancing with level 16. Level 17? She still plays hard to get, usually winning around interval 4. But we’re getting to know each other better every week.

The science behind this is absolutely fascinating. Recent research revealed something almost unbelievable: this kind of high intensity interval training (HIIT) can make your heart perform like it’s 20 years younger. Not metaphorically – literally. Scientists at UT Southwest discovered people doing HIIT training developed hearts functioning like those decades their junior.

The benefits run deep:

  • Blood pressure drops rival medication
  • Brain function sharpens dramatically
  • Depression may not stand a chance
  • Even cancer cells get nervous

When you push your body this way, it produces lactate – think of it as premium fuel for your brain and muscles. It triggers a cascade of changes that make you stronger, sharper, more alive.

Ready to find your baseline? Try the Sprint 8 and let me know:

  • What level can you complete?
  • Where does it start to get interesting?

Speaking of interesting… I’ve been getting questions about my energy levels and recovery. Since 2009, I’ve been relying on a particular superfood shake that’s become my secret weapon (I tell everyone). Drop “tell me more” in the comments if you’re curious about what’s keeping me powered through these sessions.

Your progress might surprise you. Some days you’ll need to step back, and that’s part of the dance. What matters is showing up and letting your body learn and adapt to these new stimuli.

Who’s ready to elevate?

#FitnessEvolution #HigherState #PeakPerformance

Tom
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