No time to work out? A time-saving change to your exercise routine may still net you health benefits.
Short, frequent mini-workouts throughout the day may lower your triglycerides as well as one long exercise session, results from a study concluded. Exercise reduces the spike in blood fats that occurs after consuming a high-fat meal. Try taking three 10-minute walks throughout the day when you can't make it to the gym.
You don't need to work out like a maniac every day to prevent chronic disease and protect your health. Most experts agree that you need just 30 minutes of moderate physical activity on most days of the week to reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and many types of cancer. Results from a new study suggest that you can derive health benefits by getting a half-hour of exercise in three 10-minute workout sessions throughout the day. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Park your car farther away from your destination and walk the rest of the way there. Take short walks at lunch and after work. In a study, people who exercised in short bursts did not experience as sharp a rise in triglyceride levels after consuming a high-fat meal as those who did not exercise at all. The results suggest that short bouts of physical activity help the body metabolize lipids and may reduce the risk of heart disease. However, longer bouts of exercise continue to be important for boosting cardiovascular fitness and burning excess calories.
RealAge Benefit: Exercising regularly can make your RealAge as much as 9 years younger.
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Short, frequent mini-workouts throughout the day may lower your triglycerides as well as one long exercise session, results from a study concluded. Exercise reduces the spike in blood fats that occurs after consuming a high-fat meal. Try taking three 10-minute walks throughout the day when you can't make it to the gym.
You don't need to work out like a maniac every day to prevent chronic disease and protect your health. Most experts agree that you need just 30 minutes of moderate physical activity on most days of the week to reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and many types of cancer. Results from a new study suggest that you can derive health benefits by getting a half-hour of exercise in three 10-minute workout sessions throughout the day. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Park your car farther away from your destination and walk the rest of the way there. Take short walks at lunch and after work. In a study, people who exercised in short bursts did not experience as sharp a rise in triglyceride levels after consuming a high-fat meal as those who did not exercise at all. The results suggest that short bouts of physical activity help the body metabolize lipids and may reduce the risk of heart disease. However, longer bouts of exercise continue to be important for boosting cardiovascular fitness and burning excess calories.
RealAge Benefit: Exercising regularly can make your RealAge as much as 9 years younger.
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