Can a 10- or 15-minute workout really help you get fit? A sports scientist explains

Andrew Scott

Can a 10- or 15-minute workout really help you get fit? A sports scientist explains

School of Psychology, Sport and Health Sciences

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In today’s fast-paced world, finding time for exercise can be challenging. This probably explains why short workouts continue to be so popular. But can workouts of only 10 or 15 minutes really help you get fit? The answer, according to research, is a resounding yes. Short workouts can be very effective – offering numerous health benefits with just a small time commitment.

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Specialist publication	The Conversation
Publication status	Published - 7 May 2025

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The effect of 24 weeks of moderate intensity walking upon metabolic syndrome risk factors in previously sedentary/low active men
Woolf-May, K., Scott, A., Kearney, E. & Jones, D., 2011, In: Journal of Exercise Physiology. 14, 4
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The effect of 24 weeks of moderate intensity walking upon metabolic syndrome risk factors in previously sedentary/low active men

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