High intensity training has gained a phenomenal amount of press coverage this week. Firstly, Dame Helen Mirren announced her devotion to a 1950’s Royal Canadian Air Force Exercise Plan. This exercise routine was designed to help RAF pilots improve their fitness without the use of gym facilities- read more here. Secondly, publication of research carried out by the University of Dundee has also highlighted the potential benefits of HIT for older people. Significant health improvements were observed following a training programme of two one-minute sessions for a period of six weeks. Read the full story.