Even tiny bursts of activity have measurable benefits
FEW THINGS are as unambiguously good for you as exercise. Besides making you fitter and stronger, it cuts your risk of heart disease, strokes, diabetes, many types of cancer and more.
This article appeared in the Science & technology section of the print edition under the headline “How little exercise can you get away with?”
From the July 11th 2026 edition
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