A new study reveals that short bursts of incidental exercise, like stair climbing or brisk walking, can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular issues, especially in women. Even a few ...

A study published in the  British Journal of Sports Medicine explored the sex-specific dose-response associations between vigorous physical activity ( | Cardiology ...

If you thought doing enough exercise to benefit your heart meant serious commitment, think again – new research suggests just four daily minutes of ‘incidental’ physical activity can cut ...

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Short bursts of incidental vigorous physical exertion ... Longer bouts of high intensity physical activity in middle age are associated with significantly lower risks of cardiovascular disease ...

Researchers used the activity trackers to determine which participants had bouts of VILPA during the day and for how long. “Incidental physical activity, things we do as part of our daily ...

It can be useful to consider incidental physical activity - everyday activities that aren't classed as exercise but involve movement. Some research suggests that such activities can contribute to ...