Don’t have time to exercise because of a busy schedule?
Don’t have time to exercise because of a busy schedule? Or are you simply not very motivated? You’ll be pleased to learn that just 10 minutes of exercise every other day is all it takes. However, you really need to exert yourself during those 10 minutes.
The onset of spring can encourage people to get outside more and exercise. We know that exercise is good for our health, but it can still be difficult to get started and maintain good habits.
The Norwegian health authorities’ recommendation is to exercise for at least 2.5 hours, and preferably 5 hours, per week. For some people, this may feel just a bit too much to take on.
However, research results from the past 20 years have shown that just 30 minutes per week is enough to improve your health. That equates to 4.5 minutes per day or 10 minutes every other day – but the intensity must be high. This means that you need to really exert yourself so you get out of breath.
Read More: Norwegian University of Science and Technology
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