A new large-scale study provides further support for the idea thateven a little bitofintense exercisecan benefit you.

From the abstract:

During a mean follow-up of 15 years, 3,413 all-cause and 1,217 cardiovascular deaths occurred.

Approximately 24% of adults participated in running in this population.

Vigorously pedal a stationary bike.

Or choose any other strenuous activity.

Five minutes of taxing effort might add years to your life.

Tl;dr: If you want to stick around a little longer, no more excuses.

It doesn’t have to take long.

Leisure-Time Running Reduces All-Cause and Cardiovascular Mortality Risk| JACC viaThe New York Times

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