New research suggests it could be the key to boosting heart and lung health.
A new study found that taking an "exercise snack," or short burst of movement, could make a difference in long-term heart health and lung health. Even a few minutes of activity could be beneficial.
Experts such as Aubrey Grant, M.D., a sports cardiologist, and Stephen Sheehan, C.P.T., a personal trainer, can provide insight into the concept of "exercise snacks" and their impact on health.
The study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, explored the effects of "exercise snacks" on cardiometabolic health in inactive adults.
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