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Six seconds of exercise 'can transform health'
Short six-second bursts of vigorous exercise have the potential to transform the health of elderly people, say researchers in Scotland. A pilot study involving 12 pensioners showed going all-out in very short bursts, reduced blood pressure and improved general fitness over time. The team at Abertay University believe it could help avert the "astronomical" costs of ill health in elderly people. Experts said the study emphasised the benefits of exercise at any age.
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Well I know of one person for sure who will be ecstatic to hear that 6 seconds of sweaty effort is actually beneficial health wise
....my husband.