High-intensity interval training does have its benefits, but the bursts of intensity have to be of a certain length in order to be effective. I have no idea what the hell the ROM does to you in four minutes, but I’m pretty sure it isn’t enough to make a significant improvement to your health.

Even the people at Romfab admit that the “EXCELLENT ROM MACHINE HAS BEEN A MARKETING NIGHTMARE SINCE 1990 WHEN IT FIRST CAME OUT ON THE MARKET.”

I wonder why.

Newsweek has come out with an excellent article, taking Oprah to task for the many ridiculous gimmicks that have been promoted on her show. Among the quackery that’s received Oprah’s blessing:

• Suzanne Somers injects estrogen directly into her vagina (or “va-jay-jay,” as Oprah would say) in order to stay young.
• Dr. Christiane Northrup says that thyroid disorders result from a lifetime of “‘swallowing’ words one is aching to say.”
• Jenny McCarthy ignores scientific studies and insists vaccinations cause autism.  (Soon she’ll have her own talk show.  Guess who’s producing it!)
• The Secret.

In all fairness to Ms. Winfrey, the article gives her a thumbs-up for her diet and fitness tips.  “Eat nutritious foods and exercise,” say her experts.  Well, at least she got that much right.