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Short Exercise Snacks Boost Heart Health, Lower Mortality Risk

10/17/2025

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A University of Oviedo study shows that short, consistent exercise—"exercise snacks"—improves cardiovascular health and lowers mortality risk.
These brief activities last one to five minutes and include squats, jumping jacks, or brisk walks.
Miguel Ángel Rodríguez, a researcher at the University of Oviedo, says accumulating several short bouts daily can improve cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF).
Higher CRF is linked to lower risks of cardiovascular disease and premature death.

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A University of Oviedo study shows that short, consistent exercise—"exercise snacks"—improves cardiovascular health and lowers mortality risk.
These brief activities last one to five minutes and include squats, jumping jacks, or brisk walks.
Miguel Ángel Rodríguez, a researcher at the University of Oviedo, says accumulating several short bouts daily can improve cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF).
Higher CRF is linked to lower risks of cardiovascular disease and premature death.