The Power of 20-22 Minutes: Exercise to Offset Sedentary Risks

A new study suggests that just 22 minutes of daily moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) can offset the increased risk of death associated with a sedentary lifestyle. The study found that the more exercise people engage in, the greater their mortality risk decreases. The beneficial effects of exercise are dose-dependent, with no upper limit at which it does not provide any health benefits. Exercise can be carried out all at once or in shorter "exercise snacks" throughout the day. The study emphasizes that any amount of physical activity is better than none, and even small increases in activity can have health benefits.