Do Short Spurts of Physical Activity Benefit Cardiovascular Health? The CARDIA Study
- Published on March 17, 2015
Background: For optimal health benefits moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) is recommended in sustained bouts lasting > 10 minutes. However, short spurts of MVPA lasting < 10 minutes are more common in everyday life. It is unclear whether short spurts of MVPA further protect against the development of hypertension and obesity ...