He added: “Many of us don’t meet the UK’s physical activity guidelines, and finding two and a half hours each week can be a challenge, and during the pandemic it’s gotten worse.”
During this time, the nation’s step count has dropped by a staggering 50 percent, and this hasn’t been helped by the shift to working from home and Zoom meetings for so many.
“In 2019, a large review of studies found that breaking up exercise into bite-sized portions was as beneficial as a single exercise session for both cardiorespiratory fitness and blood pressure,” said Dr. Moseley.
“But what was surprisingly good news is that it was even better at reducing weight, body fat and LDL cholesterol, the bad cholesterol.”
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