
Doing THIS for ONE Minute could Save your Life!
Physionic
May 26, 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Incorporate VILPA through fast walking and purposeful activities
Examples of VILPA include very fast walking, climbing stairs quickly, or carrying heavy shopping bags with speed and purpose.
Incorporate vigorous intermittent activity to lower mortality risk
Short, one-minute bouts of Vigorous Intermittent Lifestyle Physical Activity (VILPA) are associated with a significant reduction in all-cause mortality.
Reframe daily activity as exercise snacks for better health
Dr. Brad Stanfield refers to short bursts of intense daily activity as "exercise snacks," which are distinct from formal exercise.
Objectively measure your VILPA for effective workouts
An activity qualifies as a VILPA bout if it reaches at least 77% of your maximum heart rate and a perceived intensity of 15 or higher on the Borg scale.
Leverage VILPA to lower cancer and cardiovascular disease risk
The mortality benefit from VILPA is linked to a reduced risk of death from both cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Understand mediator bias to interpret VILPA research accurately
Researchers intentionally don't control for factors like blood pressure to avoid a "mediator bias," which could mask the true positive effects of VILPA.
Engage in one minute of VILPA daily to reduce mortality risk
Engaging in just one single minute-long bout of VILPA per day leads to a substantial drop in the risk of death from all causes.
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