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Short
Bursts of Exercise Seen as Effective as Endurance Activities
Multiple
short bursts of exercise may be as beneficial as endurance
activities such as jogging or cycling, suggests a study
by researchers at the University of Glamorgan in Wales.
“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,”
said study co-author Professor Julien Baker, BBC News
reported.
And people may be more likely to exercise using a program
that features sprints because it’s more practical
in terms of time, Baker noted.
“For children who are overweight or obese, it may
be better to put them on an intermittent program of
high-intensity exercise for a short period,” he
said, BBC News reported.
“This type of activity may also be used as a defense
for cardiovascular disease, and research carried out
in the laboratory has shown significant reductions in
post-exercise blood pressure,” Baker added. “These
findings indicate that intermittent exercise may provide
similar benefits as prolonged moderate exercise in the
treatment for hypertension.”
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