Study: Short Bursts of Exercise More Effective


According to this morning’s New York Times, 10 minutes of exercise three times a day seems to have about the same effect as a continuous 30 minutes of exercise. Researchers say it still isn’t clear how abbreviated you can get—i.e. do six five-minute walks have the same effect as one 30-minute stroll?—but they say in general, short bursts paced throughout the day seem to be better for you and your blood pressure.

SOURCE: New York Times

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