Micro Workouts – 10 Minutes to a Healthier Heart - AI Podcast

Story at-a-glance Micro workouts are brief, high-intensity exercise sessions that last 10 to 15 minutes. They’re accessible for people with busy schedules or limited exercise options Research shows that doing just one high-intensity workout per week lowers cardiovascular death risk by 39% in men and 51% in women A Danish study found that just 10 minutes of workplace exercise reduced long-term sick leave, preventing 13% of extended absences The benefits of high-intensity workouts level off after a point. Doing more than one to two sessions per week doesn’t offer added protection and may slightly reduce cardiovascular gains To begin structuring your micro workout routine, aim for two to three short cardio sessions and two strength workouts per week, focusing on core and large muscle groups