Four-minute workout could cut diabetes risk by 36% - with benefits rivalling longer exercise sessions

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Four-minute workout could cut diabetes risk by 36% - with benefits rivalling longer exercise sessions.

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A few minutes of brisk stair climbing or a quick walk to the shops could slash the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by nearly half, according to new research from the University of Sydney.The study, published in the journal Diabetes Care, examined data from more than 22,700 adults who did not engage in regular leisure-time exercise.It found that short, incidental bursts of physical activity woven into daily routines were associated with a substantially reduced likelihood of developing the condition.Led by researcher Kar Hau Chong, the findings offer a remarkably accessible message for the millions of Britons who remain physically inactive.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The research drew on prospective data from the UK Biobank, tracking 22,706 individuals with a mean age of 62.3 years, of whom 56.4 per cent were women.None reported participating in leisure-time exercise at the outset and all were free of type 2 diabetes when the study began.Participants wore accelerometers on...

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