Cut cancer and stroke risk with 11-minute exercise that's backed by scientists

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When it comes to exercising, it is believed that the longer the workout, the better the results - but research shows that a small amount is enough to cut risk of an early death.The NHS recommends adults get 150 minutes of moderate, or 75 minutes of vigorous, movement every week.

It can be easy to think that a workout isn't worth it if you're not breaking a sweat, but even doing 11 minutes of exercise is better than "doing none" at all.According to scientists at the University of Cambridge, one in 10 premature deaths could be avoided with at least half the recommended amount of physical activity.

Findings published in the the British Journal of Sports Medicine highlight the benefits of small amounts of movement, such as brisk walking, for overall health.Through extensive data analysis of published evidence, academics from the Medical Research Council (MRC) Epidemiology Unit at the University of Cambridge determined how much physical activity could positively impact several chronic diseases.Dr Soren Brage from the MRC Epidemiology Unit said: “If you are someone who finds the idea of 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a week a bit daunting, then our findings should be good news.

Doing some physical activity is better than doing none."This is also a good starting position – if you find that 75 minutes a week is manageable, then you could try stepping it up gradually to the full recommended amount.”Moderate-intensity physical activity raises your heart rate and makes you breathe faster, but you would still be able to speak during the activity.Examples include:Scientists found that outside of work-related physical activity, two out of three people reported activity levels below 150 minutes per week of