Exercise Snacks: Quick Activities That Provide Great Health Benefits!

Exercise Snacks are short bursts of activity that can provide great health benefits. It can be as little as 30 seconds, and up to five or 10 minutes. It can be any type of movement like climbing stairs, walking, doing squats, wall pushups, or modified jumping jacks. Learn more about the science behind Exercise Snacks: https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/18/health/exercise-snacks-wellness/index.html The term Exercise Snacks is thought to have been first used in 2007 by cardiologist Dr. Howard Hartley, who was then associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. There have been many studies since then to show the value of these mini workouts. Some of the research on Exercise Snacks shows these brief activities improve cardiorespiratory fitness and can reduce cancer risk by up to 32%. Even small amounts of daily moderate activity can significantly decrease dementia risk, according to one study. Since these don’t take up much time, they can be done several times a day with great benefits. =========================================== Doctor Jo is a Physical Therapist and Doctor of Physical Therapy. SUPPORT Ask Doctor Jo and get cool perks by becoming a YouTube Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjdxelARHGq3-3dN_neMOAQ/join More ways to support Ask Doctor Jo: https://www.askdoctorjo.com/support =========================================== Exercise Snacks: How Short Bursts of Activity Can Provide Great Health Benefits! https://youtu.be/VW7QTFE4X68 https://www.askdoctorjo.com/video/exercise-snacks/ SUBTITLES, DUBS & TRANSLATIONS: This video features English subtitles as well as subtitles, translations & dubs for many other languages. You can change the tracks in the Settings menu. See how: https://youtu.be/VatNBZh66Po All subtitles, dubs & translations are computer-generated, so they may not be 100% accurate, but we hope they will give more people the opportunity to enjoy our content. DISCLAIMER: This content (the video, description, links, and comments) is for informational purposes only. It is general in nature and is not intended to be medical advice, nor does using it create a physical therapist-patient relationship with you. Before starting, consult your own healthcare provider for a proper diagnosis and to ensure this content and any included products are safe and appropriate for your own medical and physical condition. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Ask Doctor Jo, LLC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content for you. By voluntarily using this content, you assume all risks for any resulting losses, injuries, or damages.