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Can you really exercise for 1 minute instead of 45?! New study says yes
If you've ever wondered how short a workout is too short, a new study published in the journal PloS One has shown that ten minutes of exercise—including one minute of intense exercise—provides almost the same cardiovascular benefits as 45 minutes of moderate exercise. Let that sink in for a second. That's ten minutes versus 45 minutes. (Related: 8 Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training) For the study, researchers at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, studied three different groups of men (with plans to study us women later) over a 12-week period:...
Can you really exercise for 1 minute instead of 45?! New study says yes
If you've ever wondered how short a workout is too short, a new study published in the journal PloS One has shown that ten minutes of exercise—including one minute of intense exercise—provides almost the same cardiovascular benefits as 45 minutes of moderate exercise. Let that sink in for a second. That's ten minutes versus 45 minutes. (Related: 8 Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training)
For the study, researchers at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, looked at three different groups of men (with plans to study us women later) over a 12-week period: people who didn't exercise; People who cycled on a stationary bike for 45 minutes three times a week; and people who did 10-minute cycling three times a week, with one of those minutes being full. Remember, all the men were equally out of shape when they were recruited to participate, so they all started at the same fitness level. (Psst…Have you tried this HIIT bodyweight workout?)
The results are pretty incredible. Researchers found that just 60 seconds of strenuous exercise can be just as successful at improving cardiovascular fitness as 45 minutes of moderate exercise.
How does this translate into the real world? Pretty awesome, TBH. For mere mortals and/or weekend warriors like yourself, this is a game changer. You no longer have to feel tied to a long run for a good workout; In fact, it would be better if you mixed in some kick-ass burpees and squat jumps. And in a world where time always seems to be in short supply, this development may free up more minutes to take care of yourself in other ways, too.