New research suggests it could be the key to boosting heart and lung health.
A new study found that adding years to your life may only take as long as it takes to pop a bag of popcorn, by treating yourself to an "exercise snack," or short burst of movement.
Even a few minutes of activity could make a difference in your long-term heart health and lung health, according to the findings.
The study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, explored the concept of "exercise snacks" and their impact on cardiometabolic health in inactive adults.
Experts include Aubrey Grant, M.D., a sports cardiologist at MedStar Health, and Stephen Sheehan, C.P.T., a personal trainer at Garage Gym Reviews.
What if adding years to your life only took as long as it takes to pop a bag of popcorn?
Author's summary: Short exercise boosts longevity.