Snack on This! “Exercise Snacks” Boost Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Less Than 1 Minute
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You really want to exercise, but you are unable to dedicate thirty or more minutes to working out. “Exercise snacks” may provide a solution. Exercise snacks are isolated bouts of vigorous exercise typically lasting a minute or less, that are performed periodically throughout the day. A growing body of research is showing that these brief bouts of activity can improve cardiorespiratory fitness in previously inactive individuals. This video shows you how to sprinkle exercise snacks into your daily routine, and it doesn’t matter if you spend your day at home, the office, or school.
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Main Study:
Strategy #1: Hourly Snacks:
Strategy #2: 3 Snacks/Day:
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Summary:
What (00:00–01:39): Short, vigorous exercises (<1 min) done daily.
Benefits (01:06–02:48): Fits busy schedules, no gym or sweating needed.
Examples (04:56–05:27): Squats, push-ups, stair climbing.
Methods:
Hourly: 30 sec/hour (06:00).
Spread-Out: 3x/day, 1 min each (07:08).
Tips (08:17): Warm up, stay consistent, time around meals.
Maybe I’m overthinking this, but this sudden movement sounds like a recipe for a heart attack for older adults. Are there any age guidelines?