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Doing 3 minutes of key exercise beats 90 mins of cardio: study
New York Post • • health
Key Points:
- New research shows that just three minutes of sprint interval exercise can significantly boost health by rapidly increasing proteins in the blood linked to heart health and protection against obesity and diabetes.
- Sprint interval exercise involves short bursts of all-out effort, such as 30-second sprints followed by recovery, and can be done via cycling, running, rowing, or body-weight exercises.
- The study found that sprinting immediately altered about 25% of measured blood proteins, many associated with lower risk of metabolic diseases, while moderate exercise showed minimal immediate protein changes.
- The benefits of sprinting may be due to ectodomain shedding, a process where proteins on cell surfaces are quickly released into the bloodstream to improve cell signaling and body function.
- Research suggests that even one high-intensity sprint workout per week can protect the heart and reduce body fat, offering an effective exercise option for those with limited time.
