Maintain Your Weight? Short, Sharp Bursts of Exercise
This is what I like to hear. Supposedly only 10 minutes of brisk exercise can help you keep your weight stable. That's a day, not just once! Here's the lowdown: Short bursts of less than 10 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise were associated with lower Body Mass Index (BMI) and lower risk of obesity. Low intensity exercise, whether of short or long duration was not associated with a lower BMI or risk of overweight/obesity. “This research shows that when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight, every little bit of exercise counts, as long as it’s of reasonable intensity, such as a brisk walk, climbing stairs or jumping rope,” newswise.com quotes study author Jessie X. Fan, Ph.D., professor in the department of family and consumer studies at the University of Utah. According to newswise.com, "Little bursts of exercise can add up to have a significant impact on a person’s weight, said Fan. In fact, the study showed that every minute spent in shor...