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First research to measure the benefits of vigorous physical activity as part of daily living.
The study says just three to four one-minute bursts during daily tasks are associated with large reductions in the risk of premature death, from cardiovascular disease.
Researchers used wrist-worn tracker data from UK Biobank, to measure the activity of over 25,000 ‘non-exercisers.
They measured the health benefits of "vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity’ or VILPA, very short bouts of vigorous activity.
VILPA like running for the bus, bursts of power walking while doing errands or playing high-energy games with the kids.
VILPA every day is associated with a 40 percent reduction in cancer-related mortality and a 49 percent reduction in cardiovascular disease mortality.
“Our study shows similar benefits to ... the more the better,” said lead author Emmanuel Stamatakis.
Published in Nature Medicine, the study is led by the University of Sydney.
