July 25, 2025

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

6 minutes

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

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July 25, 2025

6 minutes

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

...more