Can Short Bursts of Exercise Boost Your Heart Health?
Regular physical activity is essential for health, helping to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, hypertension, obesity, depression, and osteoporosis, as well as premature death.
However, many adults struggle to achieve the 150 minutes of moderate activity, or 75 minutes of intense activity each week recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A recent study found that almost one-third of people take insufficient physical activity to maintain health.
Now, a review study has shown that, for physically inactive adults, short bursts of physical activity, known as “exercise snacks,” may be effective in enhancing heart and lung function.
Excerpted from Medical News Today
