Question 97 of 433
Do sitting and “exercise snacks” matter?
The short answer
Yes. Long unbroken sitting is harmful even if you exercise, and very short bursts of effort add up.
A study using wearable trackers found that people who did no formal exercise but had three or four one-minute bursts of vigorous activity a day, such as climbing stairs fast or hurrying for a bus, had markedly lower death rates than those who had none. Stand up every half hour. Take the stairs. Carry the groceries. It counts.
“This book is for education. It is not medical advice, and reading it does not make you my patient or create a doctor-patient relationship.” From the book’s medical disclaimer. Full disclaimer
OBSERVATIONAL — Brief vigorous activity and mortality; not proof that a prescribed burst schedule extends life.Evidence grade (draft mapping)CObservationalPart 6, Q97 · Part sources
From Longevity Unmasked by Afshine Ash Emrani, MD, FACC. Medical disclaimer. This book is for education. It is not medical advice, and reading it does not make you my patient or create a doctor-patient relationship. Nothing here is meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Medicine is personal: a test, drug, supplement, or exercise plan that helps one person can harm another. Do not start, stop, or change any medication or treatment because of something you read in these pages. Talk with a licensed clinician who knows your history first. If you think you are having a medical emergency, call 911. The author disclaims responsibility for any loss or harm arising from use of the information in this book.