Why 'ten minutes of exercise' is a New Year's resolution we should embrace
‘Even a single workout can make a difference,’ says researcher
As we’ve noted before, the beneficial effects of exercise are so significant that it has been described as a ‘miracle cure’.
Being physically fit not only makes you healthier, it also makes you happier and it is recommended that we take at least 150 minutes of exercise a week – anything from a brisk walk or swimming to breengeing about on a rugby pitch.
Now scientists have made a significant new discovery. In a study, people who cycled for ten to 12 minutes experienced rapid molecular changes in their blood that had protective effects against bowel cancer.
Researcher Dr Sam Orange said: "These results suggest that exercise doesn't just benefit healthy tissues, it may also create a more hostile environment for cancer cells to grow. Even a single workout can make a difference.”
If you have never really exercised or have lost the habit, getting into it can be daunting, but the New Year is a time to start afresh. So if you make one resolution this year, make it to do just ten minutes of exercise, and then at least think about the next ten.
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