A new study says only 5 minutes of exercise a day might save millions of lives

Thekabarnews.com—A multinational study shows that minor modifications to your daily routine can have big health benefits. For example, adding only five minutes of exercise can help. Also, cutting down on sitting time by 30 minutes might help millions of people live longer.

The study goes against the long-held idea that people need to satisfy stringent physical activity goals to lower their chance of dying young. Instead, scientists found that even small amounts of extra mobility can have a big effect. This phenomenon is especially the case for people who do not move around often.

The study looked at information from about 135,000 people in the UK, US, Norway, and Sweden. Researchers discovered that engaging in just five minutes of moderate-intensity activity, like brisk walking, daily was associated with a 10% reduction in mortality risk.

Also, cutting down on sitting time by just 30 minutes a day was linked to a 7% decreased risk of death from all causes.

These results indicate that health advantages are not exclusive to individuals who participate in prolonged or vigorous exercise. Instead, small changes like walking more or sitting less can have a big effect on your health.

Researchers found that the least active people gained the greatest benefits. The bottom 20% of people who were the least active may have had the most lives saved. This outcome would be possible if they had moved more by just five minutes a day.

This suggests that those who do not exercise very often could get the most out of simple, doable improvements. These might include going for short walks, standing up more often, or performing light chores around the house.

A lot of research up to now has looked at whether people follow exercise standards. They often overlook the positive impacts of taking little steps toward a more active lifestyle. This new study shows that public health efforts should promote any increase in mobility, no matter how minor.

Experts argue that these results could change how governments and healthcare institutions encourage people to be active. This is especially true for people who fear standard fitness goals.

The study’s conclusion is clear: you do not have to run marathons or spend hours at the gym to live longer. Just a few more minutes of walking and less time sitting can make a big difference.

For millions of people throughout the world, the first step to better health may be as simple as standing up and moving for five more minutes every day.