Lower your risk of heart disease substantially in a mere four minutes!
In a nutshell, Vigorous Intermittent Lifestyle Physical Activity (VILPA) armed with short bursts of high-intensity exercise could be your lifesaver, especially if exercising sounds intimidating or time-consuming. Say goodbye to hours spent at the gym and hello to those couple of minutes sprinkled throughout your day.
Wondering what VILPA involves? It's all about embracing daily activities with gusto, transforming seemingly mundane tasks into your trusty workout buddies. A few brisk walks up the stairs, vigorous scrubbing while cleaning the house, or turning dog-walking into sprint intervals – they're all fair game in the VILPA universe.
Surprisingly, studies have shown some staggering results for VILPA enthusiasts. Doing just one minute of those power-packed intensity bursts three to four times a day can slice your risk of all-cause and cancer-related mortality by a whopping 40%. And if you're looking to protect your heart, this exercise magic can slice your risk of cardiovascular disease-related deaths by as much as 49%.[1]
You might be thinking, "But what about the men? Do they get a piece of this exercise bonanza?" Well, the news isn't as exciting for the men folk, but VILPA still has something to offer. While the ladies slash their cardiovascular risks by a hefty 45% with just 3.4 minutes of VILPA daily, the men only show a 16% reduction with 5.6 minutes.[2] But fear not, men – even a little bit of VILPA can contribute to better heart health!
So if you're looking for a game-changer for your fitness routine that fits seamlessly into your daily life, give VILPA a whirl. It could be your ticket to a healthier and longer life!
[1] "Tiny, daily bursts of vigorous incidental physical activity could almost halve cardiovascular risk in middle-aged women," ScienceDaily (2022). https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/03/220315132242.htm[2] "Device-measured vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity (VILPA) and major adverse cardiovascular events: evidence of sex differences," British Journal of Sports Medicine (2022). https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2022/03/07/bjsports-2021-105241
Science reveals that brief, high-intensity exercises, known as VILPA, can significantly improve health-and-wellness. In women's health, daily VILPA can lower the risk of all-cause and cancer-related mortality by up to 40%, while also reducing cardiovascular disease-related deaths by 45%.
