Every minute counts when it comes to exercise

The research team found that minute-long bursts of high-intensity exercise were associated with lower body mass index and other benefits similar to those resulting from 10-minute bouts of moderate exercise, such as walking normally. – AFP

NOW you have no excuses: a new US study finds that even one minute of high-intensity exercise – such as walking briskly or taking the stairs – can benefit your health.

Researchers at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City analysed data on more than 4,500 adults in a study on how exercise contributes to good health.