Forget long workouts: Study says 5-minute ‘exercise snacks’ can boost heart and muscle health more effectively
Published on: Oct. 8, 2025, 3:26 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A new study published in BMJ Sports Medicine suggests that short, deliberate bursts of activity — dubbed “exercise snacks” — can significantly enhance fitness, especially for inactive adults. These quick routines, lasting under five minutes, such as stair climbing or brisk walking, were shown to boost heart and muscle health, improve endurance, and encourage consistency, offering an easier, time-efficient alternative to traditional long workouts.
