A back view of a woman with a ponytail and workout clothes prepared to go up a set of concrete stairs outside.
Research suggests that short, intense bursts of exercise like taking the stairs can have long-term health benefits.
  • Short, intense workout could help you get fit faster, and boost your health, research suggests.
  • A new study found 1-minute intervals of high-intensity exercise helped people recover better from stroke.
  • Increasingly, evidence shows exercise "snacks" of a few minutes can add up to a longer, healthier life.

A few minutes of high-intensity exercise can make a big difference to your health, according to science.