Think those short strolls to grab coffee or moments spent tidying up don’t count? Think again. A recent study highlighted in The Lancet Public Health journal reveals that even brief spurts of movement throughout the day could significantly enhance health.
It turns out, just squeezing in small physical activities, whether it’s a short walk, some gardening, or tidying the living room, can reduce the risk of life-threatening events like heart attacks, strokes, and more.
The sweet spot? Incorporating 5 to 10 minutes of these quick tasks daily. But even if it’s as short as 1 to 3 minutes, there’s a noticeable health perk.
This isn’t just a random claim. The study observed over 25,000 individuals from the UK, aged between 42 and 78, as they went about their usual day, wearing fitness trackers for two years. The interesting bit? Most of these folks weren’t regular gym-goers. Their bursts of activity were super short and just part of their regular routine.
Curious about how these tiny tasks can offer such big benefits?
