This simple ‘exercise snack’ could be the secret to lowering your blood sugar!

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By Chetana Belagere

Sep 6, 2024

With many jobs requiring long hours in front of a computer, an average office employee spends around eight hours a day seated. 

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At the same time, the health risks associated with extended periods of sitting are well-documented.

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These include a higher likelihood of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. 

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Recent research suggests that brief, intermittent exercise can significantly reduce these health risks, offering more benefits than a single, extended 30-minute walk.

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Dr Sudhir Kumar said, “Interrupting prolonged sitting with squats (every 45 minutes) is more effective than (30 minute) walking in glycemic control.

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Terming intermittent exercises as “exercise snacks” he says, there is enough literature to show that these can reduce the risk of adverse health hazards.

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The act of doing 10 squats every 45 minutes can activate large muscle groups, which helps muscles use glucose more effectively and reduce blood sugar levels.

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According to experts, these intermittent exercises can help to keep blood sugar levels stable, which is crucial for preventing diabetes.

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