Running around like a child in a park could be more beneficial to your health than traditionally adult activities like jogging, University of Glamorgan research has found.
The research team has found that short sharp sprints of up to 30 seconds could be as beneficial as doing up to five sessions of an hour's exercise a week.
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To reach the conclusion, the university studied the exercise patterns over several years, comparing short high-intensity sprints to longer endurance training, such as cycling and jogging.
"Six 30-second sprints three times a week can have the same health and weight-loss benefits as jogging or cycling for up to 45 minutes several times a week," BBC quoted Prof Julien Baker, who conducted the research with Prof Bruce Davies, as saying.
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"High-intensity programmes are much easier to administer and more practical in terms of adherence. For children who are overweight or obese, it may be better to put them on an intermittent programme of high-intensity exercise for a short period," the expert said.
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Stay Youthful And Feel Splendid With Exercise
A new article is, once again, all about the benefits that excercise could bring into our lives. It urges to include physical activity into our daily fitness regime and enjoy the big difference!
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"These findings indicate that intermittent exercise may provide similar benefits as prolonged moderate exercise in the treatment for hypertension."
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Chemicals naturally released in the brain, called endorphins, are the reason why prolonged jogging raises people’s spirits confirm German researchers.
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