You've always heard that exercising for 30 minutes a day is better for your health. That's still true and still recommended. Especially since I have a feeling we're sitting around more these days (I know I am). There is ample research that cites the health risks brought on by prolonged sitting. Yeah, it's not good. It's actually compared to smoking!
But there is good news! A new study found that despite all that sedentary time, with as little as 11 minutes of movement a day, you can increase your life span. While 30 minutes of exercise daily is better for your health, a lower barrier to entry makes it easier to get even the most inactive among us moving — and still increasing your life span. The simplest way is with a walk outside or on the treadmill.
Have a dance party in your living room with the family.
Ride bikes with the kids.
Compete with your spouse to see who can do the most leg lifts/sit ups/toe touches.
There's a lot you can do in 11 minutes. Even I can! Let's do this!
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