Exercising in intense 30-second bursts can deliver more health benefits than 90 minutes of moderate exertion, research suggests.
Adults are currently advised to do at least 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity each week – the equivalent of two and a half hours of running or cycling.
But researchers in the US now say a short, intense burst of exercise could be a better way to reduce the risk of a range of health issues – including heart disease and diabetes.
‘What’s exciting here is that just a few minutes of intense exercise can trigger a significant molecular response,’ said the study’s lead author, Dr
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