Exercise Snacks & VILPA: The Ultimate Explainer

<p>A little morsel of an episode on exercise snacks and Vigorous Intermittent Lifestyle Physical Activity, known as VILPA. Along with a handful of scientists around the world, Marty is leading research into the health benefits of short, vigorous bouts of exercise that are scattered through the day. </p><p>One key finding is that just four minutes of vigorous physical activity can decrease risk of all-cause mortality by 25%. </p><p>So in our eighth episode, Stu leads Marty through a discussion of the research into the benefits of short, vigorous bouts of physical activity. The guys discuss:</p><p>—What’s the difference between exercise snacks and VILPA?</p><p>—What health benefits are provided by short, vigorous bursts of exercise scattered throughout the day?</p><p>—What are some examples of great exercise snacks that anyone can do?</p><p>—What’s the shortest amount of exercise that will make a difference to one’s health?</p><p>Finally, we explore the idea that exercise snacks and VILPA may be able to liberate physical activity from the confines of planned gym visits that require special clothing and fancy equipment. </p><p>Send us ideas for future episodes, comments and listener questions at <a href="mailto:realexercisescience@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">realexercisescience@gmail.com</a></p><p>Exercise Science is powered by EverMe, the longevity intelligence app. To get a free two-month trial to EverMe exclusively for Exercise Science listeners, go to:</p><p><a href="http://everme.ai/exercisescience" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">everme.ai/exercisescience</a></p><p>Thanks also to our sponsor BiaFit, your all-in-one fitness platform designed to help you become the best version of yourself. Enter the promotional code <strong>HARDFACTS</strong> at checkout to receive a <strong>one-time 10% discount</strong> on the purchased subscription. Download BiaFit at your favorite app store, and learn more here: <a href="https://getbiafit.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://getbiafit.com/</a></p><p>Exercise Science sponsor Precision Nutrition is the #1 most recommended nutrition certification program in the world. And now it specializes in GLP-1 coaching<em>.</em> For a free assessment to learn your GLP-1 type, visit <a href="http://glpcoaching.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">GLPCoaching.com</a>. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>EPISODE LINKS</strong></p><p>Great <a href="https://www.youtu