There are many places to learn about this -- here are some links for you to get started:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-intensity_interval_training
http://www.readysetgofitness.com
http://www.intervaltraining.net/hiit.html
http://www.hiitsource.com
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/bbinfo.php?page=HIIT
http://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding_100/135_fitness_tip.html
People who are normally thing are thinking about or doing “high intensity interval training.”
That should read:
People who are normally thin are NOT thinking about or especially doing high intensity training. They simply living normal lives.
Thanks for sharing the links. Twenty minutes 3X per week should be manageable for most people.