Everyone loves a snack, but this one could come with some health benefits. It turns out daily so-called “exercise snacks” — about a minute or two of physical activity — can make a difference in your ...

Forget marathon gym sessions or complicated biohacks and try “exercise snacks” or short bursts of physical activity (1–5 ...

Maybe you’ve set a New Year’s resolution to get fitter and healthier this year. If so, you’re in good company: statistics show that improving fitness is the number one resolution. Unfortunately, the ...

A new study finds just a few 5-minute bursts of movement throughout the day can significantly improve fitness in people who don’t exercise. Quick bursts of movement dubbed “exercise snacks” led to ...

For some of us, finding the time and energy to fit in a workout can feel impossible. For others, the idea of heading to the gym is intimidating and overwhelming. Regardless of which camp you fall into ...

What if adding years to your life only took as long as it takes to pop a bag of popcorn? According to a new study, all it takes to boost longevity is to treat yourself to an 'exercise snack,' or short ...

When you run a small business or work for yourself, it’s easy to spend hours in front of a screen, moving from one task or call to the next without ever really getting up and sitting far more than we ...

Before becoming a mom, I used to go for long runs. After leaving work on a beautiful spring day, I’d drive home, lace up my shoes, and head out to the park. Making my way down a dusty trail, I’d ...

'Sitting is the new smoking' - it's a phrase so overused, it's starting to feel cliché. However, there's still science behind it. Research has shown that not moving our bodies and standing up ...

Exercise can improve blood sugar, mood and sleep as well as heart, bone and muscle health. But when life gets busy, it can be hard to find time for daily movement. Experts have easy strategies to help ...