October 22nd, 2001, 22:37
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Multiple short bursts of exercise as effective as sustained exercise
This study of 30 overweight female college students over a 12 week period found that three 10 minute bursts of exercise was as effective as a continuous 30 minute exercise session in terms of weight loss, burning calories, and improving aerobic fitness.
Journal of the American College of Nutrition 2001;20:494-501.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/...story_4254.html
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