What if adding years to your life only took as long as it takes to pop a bag of popcorn? According to a new study, all it takes to boost longevity is to treat yourself to an 'exercise snack,' or short ...

Taking “exercise snacks” throughout the day can boost people’s health and make them fitter, researchers say. Bursts of activity, lasting just a few minutes, increase respiratory fitness and could be ...

Short bursts of purposeful activity — such as walking around the block or lifting small weights — may be the best way to get in the habit of exercising. Bite-sized bits of exercise also improve heart ...

A new study found that short “exercise snacks” can boost fitness and endurance. These mini-workouts break up long periods of sitting and may improve heart and muscle health, especially for inactive ...

Short bursts of exercise could be the key to longevity, new research suggests. Researchers call the concept “exercise snacks.” Here’s what a doctor wants you to know, and how to get started. What if ...

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Exercise snacks-intentional short bursts of physical activity-may be an effective way of boosting the cardiorespiratory fitness of physically inactive adults, finds a synthesis of the available ...

Hi everyone! Looking for an easy way to get fitter in just a few minutes? Try “exercise snacks.” Let’s jump in (literally). It can be hard to find the time or motivation (sometimes both) to work out, ...

Workouts can be intimidating and time consuming, but there’s more evidence that just a few minutes of activity may improve your heart health. You don’t need to join a gym, there’s no equipment ...

Simon Spichak finished his MSc at University College Cork, where he studied the interactions between the microbes in the gut and the brain. He became interested in science communication during his ...