Exercise “Snacks”

Studies show short bouts of frequent exercise might lower body fat and boost aerobic fitness. There’s also some evidence that 6 minutes of exercise before a meal may help people with insulin resistance control blood sugar. And since you lose muscle mass as you age, experts think strength-training “snacks” may be really good for older adults. Examples include biking as hard as you can for 60 seconds, walking fast up 60 stairs, or doing body weight exercises for 60 seconds. Repeat each one at least three times a day, with 1 to 4 hours of rest in between.