{"id":480970,"date":"2026-02-17T15:46:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T15:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/480970\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T15:46:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T15:46:12","slug":"uk-nutritionist-explains-how-just-1-minute-of-intense-exercise-may-cut-heart-disease-risk-by-40","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/480970\/","title":{"rendered":"UK nutritionist explains how just \u20181 minute\u2019 of intense exercise may cut heart disease risk by 40%"},"content":{"rendered":"

In today\u2019s sedentary lifestyle, finding time to exercise often feels like a challenge. But what if improving your health didn\u2019t require hours at the gym? Even small bursts of movement woven into your daily routine can make a meaningful difference. UK-based nutritionist<\/a> Zib Atkins explains in his February 15 Instagram post that even a few minutes of consistent physical activity can significantly reduce the risk of chronic diseases. (Also read: Gurugram neurologist reveals why no single \u2018magic fruit\u2019 can protect your heart; shares what you should really do<\/a> )<\/p>\n

\"VigorousVigorous exercise offers major health benefits without hours at the gym. (Freepik)Can just 1 minute of exercise boost longevity<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019d be surprised to learn that there was one specific type of exercise that could give you the same health benefits as 93 minutes of other exercise,\u201d said Zib Atkins, referring to findings from a large UK study.<\/a> The study examined more than 73,000 adults, investigating how exercise intensity affected their risk of disease and early death. What researchers found was striking.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust one minute of vigorous-intensity exercise gave similar lifespan benefits to 9 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise and 93 minutes of low-level exercise,\u201d Atkins explained. Compared with low-intensity movement, vigorous activity was linked to a 40% reduced risk of all-cause mortality, a 40% lower risk of heart attacks<\/a>, and a 50% reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n

What does \u2018vigorous\u2019 exercise actually mean<\/p>\n

However, Atkins clarified that \u201cvigorous\u201d does not necessarily mean elite athletic performance. \u201cTheir term for vigorous wasn\u2019t some kind of super-elite, massively high-performance stuff. It was simply the kind of intensity where you\u2019re out of breath, your heart is pumping, and you\u2019d struggle to maintain a conversation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Interestingly, the benefits appeared almost linear. \u201cThe more you do, the better the results were, and that continued all the way up to about 40 to 50 minutes,\u201d he added. Atkins also pointed out that the study had some methodological limitations and emphasised the importance of building a strong fitness<\/a> foundation.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you\u2019ve got the time, it\u2019s really important to form your base with that kind of low-level, zone two-style training,\u201d he noted. Still, his key takeaway is clear: \u201cIf you\u2019re short on time and want to maximise longevity benefits, you must include some high-intensity work in your routine.\u201d<\/p>\n

Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.<\/p>\n

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