Just 10 minutes several times a week: Skurvydas reveals simple way to improve health

Achieving significant improvements in physical and mental health, and potentially increasing longevity, can be as simple as dedicating 10 minutes to active movement a few times per week. This accessible approach is highlighted by sports scientist Albert Skurvydas, who stresses the importance of intensity over duration.

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Just 10 minutes of active movement a few times a week can significantly improve body and mind health and contribute to longevity.

Skurvydas explains that the key is to reach what he terms the "white corridor." This is a state where an individual's heart rate elevates to between 60% and 90% of their maximum heart rate. Achieving this level of exertion, even for brief periods, is crucial for reaping the health benefits.

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The most important thing is to reach the so-called 'white corridor,' when the pulse rises to 60–90% of the maximum heart rate.

According to Skurvydas, even short episodes of physical activity, provided they are sufficiently intense, can have a marked positive impact on the body. This suggests that individuals who feel they lack time for extensive workouts can still make meaningful gains in their well-being through short, high-intensity exercise sessions.

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According to him, even short, but sufficiently intense physical activity episodes have a pronounced positive effect on the body.