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It’s been a very, very long time since I’ve been in middle school.
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But to this day, the thought ofexercisingtakes me straight back to P.E.
classes where we had torun timed milesaround the track for what felt like an eternity.
Working out still feels like it requires lots of time and effort.
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But that assumption is (thankfully) pretty far off the mark.
is enough to keep you healthy and fit.
That shakes out to roughly 10 to 11 minutes per day of exercise.
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Not too shabby, eh?
The catch: Higher-intensity exercise can betough, especially if we’re talking about HIIT.
But if it’s your thing, you’re free to reap great rewards.
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Plus, just 10 minutes of vigorous exercise every day can have some impressive benefits for your health.
Here’s what the latest research says.
And don’t miss:This 7-Minute Walking Trick Could Add Years to Your Life, Says Study.
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Read more:New Study Reveals Why This Popular Exercise Is So Good at Blasting Fat.
Not too shabby, eh?
For more, check out:Side Effects of Walking Just 10 Minutes Per Day, Says Science.
A 2017 study inNeuropsychologiafound that just 10 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise can help improve brain function.
Specifically, study participants enjoyed improved reaction time on visual executive function tests after they worked out.
Provided you have the right workout, of course.
