All-or-nothing thinking is a common “trap” when it comes to exercise; often, people feel like they need to become an “exercise person,” commit to an aggressive plan, or spend hours in the gym to make it worth their while. In reality, you don’t need to move as much as you think to reap the truly life-changing physical and mental health benefits that exercise offers. In fact, just a little over 10 minutes a day could do the trick.
A large new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that just 11 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per day can lower your risk of chronic disease and death.
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