Ultra-short daily intervals of physical activity can reduce cancer risk by 32%. The effort is minimal – but the benefits are huge! Learn how to practice VILPA, exercises that even those who have never trained can perform and that do not require any additional equipment or clothing.
Trending on VILPA vigorous and intermittent physical activity) is gaining momentum all over the world – these exercises were loved by men and women over 50 who were not used to constant training, but took care of their health. Although, of course, short and intense daily activities are suitable for people of all ages – and this is their main advantage!
The Jama Medical Database Oncology Division published a study showing that just a few minutes of VILPA per day significantly reduces the risk of cancer (3-4 minutes of activity reduces the risk of oncology by 18%, and if you manage to eliminate more of them for more than 4 minutes every day, the favorable indicator increases up to 32%!).
So what is VILPA? But this is the most interesting: it is the name of ordinary daily active actions, but carried out in a more conscious and intensive way. For example, cleaning the apartment, carrying goods, playing with children, walking quickly with a backpack, climbing stairs. However, according to Dr. Matthew Ahmadi of the University of Sydney, VILPA has significant advantages over structured exercise such as swimming, running or the gym, as it does not require any special training, cost or time.
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How to understand that your activity “counts”? Look for common signs of tension: If you get short of breath during strenuous daily activity and then notice your heart rate has increased, congratulations, that’s a VILPA episode.
Scientists believe that such intermittent activity in the lifestyle quickly improves cardiac endurance, also restores insulin sensitivity and reduces chronic inflammation. And committing suicide at the gym to bring yourself obvious benefits is completely optional, you just need to periodically get up from the sofa and climb the stairs for a few minutes 🙂
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Source: The Voice Mag
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