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- Professor Stamatakis notes that five to ten vigorous one-minute activities daily can significantly reduce cardiovascular disease risk and mortality.
- Longer walking bouts of 10–15 minutes are more effective at lowering health risks than shorter walks.
- Breaking up sedentary time with light movement improves metabolic health.
- Experts advise gradually increasing daily steps to at least 8,000 and adding brisk walking after meals to enhance blood sugar regulation.
