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A 10-Minute Workout for People Who Don’t Like Working Out

Posted: Aug 01, 2024 in In the News

This article was originally published in the New York Times on August 1, 2024

Some exercisers thrive on the motto of “harder, faster, stronger.” Good for them. But that doesn’t work for everybody — even more so if you are out of practice.

For the rest of us, experts suggest a different mantra: easier, slower, stronger.

“Less is more when you are trying to start a fitness routine, especially if you dislike exercise,” said Cedric Bryant, the chief executive of the American Council on Exercise in San Diego.

The key to long-term health is building a stable fitness habit, not how hard you push. And research suggests that even five to 10 daily minutes of simple activity, like walking or gardening, has health benefits...

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