Quick bursts of movement dubbed exercise snacks led to improved heart and lung function in physically inactive adults, according to new research. These snacktivities included climbing stairs, tai chi, ...

Snack Your Way to Fitness! Have you had any delicious “exercise snacks” lately? The phrase “exercise snacks” refers to small, even tiny, morsels of physical activity, such as standing for a few ...

What if adding years to your life only took as long as it takes to pop a bag of popcorn? According to a new study, all it takes to boost longevity is to treat yourself to an 'exercise snack,' or short ...

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Simon Spichak finished his MSc at University College Cork, where he studied the interactions between the microbes in the gut and the brain. He became interested in science communication during his ...

We all know we should exercise more, but the biggest psychological barrier for many is feeling like we just don't have an hour to spare. If you've ever felt guilty about inactivity or struggled with ...

Objectives To evaluate the effects of brief bouts of exercise spread throughout the day, termed ‘exercise snacks’, on cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness, and cardiometabolic health outcomes in ...

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A new study finds just a few 5-minute bursts of movement throughout the day can significantly improve fitness in people who don’t exercise. Quick bursts of movement dubbed “exercise snacks” led to ...