How just one minute of exercise a day could add years to your life
The vigorous daily tasks that may prolong your life
- A new study indicates that just one minute of vigorous incidental activity each day can significantly reduce the risk of early death.
- The research, led by Professor Emmanuel Stamatakis from the University of Sydney, tracked nearly 3,300 Americans who did not engage in regular structured exercise.
- Participants who incorporated short bursts of vigorous activity, such as running up stairs or carrying heavy shopping, experienced a 38 per cent lower risk of dying over a six-year period.
- Researchers noted that while beneficial, this brief activity should not replace the NHS-recommended 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise per week.
- This study supports previous findings by Professor Stamatakis, who introduced the concept of Vigorous Intermittent Lifestyle Physical Activity (VILPA) and suggested its potential to reduce cancer risk.