(Stephanie Mansour/ Today) — People assume that if they don’t have a lot of time, it’s not even worth trying to squeeze in a workout. But the truth is that completing a short workout daily can really make a difference for your health. Studies show that exercising for just 10 minutes can boost your physical fitness, energy and mood.
In fact, there’s a lot of research to support short workouts. A recent study found that taking an 11 minute daily walk can reduce your risk of disease and early death. Another recent study showed that “exercise snacks” — short bouts of exercise — can be an effective way to boost your fitness levels.
One study showed that a 10-minute burst of activity can boost your brain power. And another study found that those who exercised for 10 minutes with one minute of high-intensity intervals saw the same improvement in insulin sensitivity and other markers of cardiometabolic health as those who exercised at a moderate pace for 45 minutes straight.
In other words, there is ample research touting the benefits of short workouts — so there’s no reason to skip a quick workout! It really does add up. (…)