Rhonda Patrick· PhD
These studies utilize wearable devices to monitor vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity (VILPA) and have found that a little effort each day goes a long way in improving healthspan.
The headline is broadly defensible, but the qualifications matter. Effect sizes vary by population, the strongest claims rest on shorter trials, and credible voices push back on how it's typically framed.
These studies utilize wearable devices to monitor vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity (VILPA) and have found that a little effort each day goes a long way in improving healthspan.
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Micro-bouts of vigorous movement throughout the day (even ~1 minute at a time)