The Brief
- Exercise snacks — short bursts of vigorous physical activity lasting as little as 20 seconds — can deliver significant health benefits when done throughout the day.
- Experts recommend doing these micro-workouts at least three times a day, with seven to eight times being ideal.
- Benefits range from reduced risk of heart attacks and cancer to improved mental focus and brain function.
OAKLAND, Calif. – If you don’t have time for a full 30-minute workout, that’s OK.
A study from the National Institute of Health found that doing something physical was better than nothing at all — and that exercise snacking, short bursts of exertion sometimes just a couple minutes long, can add up to big health benefits over time.
According to the study
What they’re saying:
Dr. Eric Eisemon, an orthopedic surgeon at Kaiser Permanente East Bay, says the concept is simpler than most people think.…