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Sedentary behavior, whether during leisure time or work, increases a person’s risk for chronic disease and premature death. “Exercise snacks” – brief periods of intense exercise conducted throughout the day – may counter some of the harmful effects of sedentary behavior. This review describes the science supporting the use of exercise snacks to bolster cardiorespiratory fitness in sedentary adults.

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