No time to work out? Micro-workouts can help change that.Fitting an hour of exercise into your busy day can feel impossible, but proponents of micro-workouts say they offer a way to get exercise in more approachable chunks.Micro-workouts are a 'relatively small commitment in time and intensity for a relatively big payoff,' explains Walter Gjergja, former professional athlete and co-founder and chief wellness officer at fitness app Zing Coach.
An observational study published in JAMA Oncology last year found that doing four to five minutes a day of 'vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity — such as one- to two-minute bursts of fast walking or stair climbing — is associated with a 'substantially lower cancer risk' compared to those who did no such activity. Even quick strolls — as short as 5 minutes every half hour — throughout the day can go a long way for your health, other research shows.