Mark Hyman, MD

Sitting for hours at a time doesn’t just affect your energy—it can seriously disrupt blood sugar control.

A recent study reveals that interrupting prolonged sitting with short bursts of movement can significantly improve glycemic control.

In the study, participants who performed 3 minutes of walking or 10 bodyweight squats every 45 minutes had better blood sugar regulation compared to those who stayed seated or even those who took a single 30-minute walk.

These frequent, targeted bursts of activity were shown to activate key muscle groups like the quadriceps and glutes, leading to better glucose management throughout the day.

This is proof that you don’t need to spend hours in the gym to support your metabolic health. Frequent, intentional movement throughout the day—what my friend Dr. Rhonda Patrick calls “exercise snacks”—can be a powerful tool to improve blood sugar control, especially for those of us with sedentary jobs.

How will you fit this into your day?

2 months ago | [YT] | 3,860



@goodolmemory

A new study found that doing any exercise every day is better than doing nothing.

2 months ago | 28

@rokkothehund7402

As a warehouse worker i now am immortal_<3

2 months ago | 46

@Jeffrey-mi6bk

Didn’t the study say 10 body squats OR 3 minutes of walking helped improve blood sugar control. I am glad I read the longer article because I have knee problems, so squats are out but I can do a 3 minute walk every 45 minutes.

2 months ago | 9

@RanndiMarie01

At work I go on a 15 min walk 3 times during the day. I’m going to continue you that, but now also incorporate 10 squats every 45 min. 😊

2 months ago | 2

@drk7397

I rather walk an hour then 113 squats 😂

2 months ago | 18

@patchet

And the link to the study?

2 months ago | 66

@rachellynn902

Thank you, I needed to hear this!

2 months ago | 0

@verygoodboy5724

I like this doctor his precise advice is amazing

2 months ago | 1

@mgmovassaghi1733

As always great advice thank you so much

2 months ago | 1

@HeartCoffeeTime

I'll have to add squats to my activities. I love walking, so good for the mind as well.

2 months ago | 4

@frankmurphy5

I never would've believed it 😂

2 months ago | 0

@GabrielofAdonai

Soo 8.5 hours of intermittent squats = 1 30 minute walk.....I'll take the walk.

2 months ago | 4

@Terri_2.0

Thanks for this, Mark. ✌

2 months ago | 0

@Irontigerboxing

Just found this channel nice I had gastric sleeve surgery July 23rd 2023 Lost about 60 pounds I Lost 100 pounds on my own naturally before we lost surgery UC Davis starting to eat the wrong stuff Gaining a little bit of weight back.. like 20 pounds trying to remember To eat healthy because I'm type 2 diabetic naturally, but I did reverse my diabetes No more diabetic medication

2 months ago | 3

@shelleysmith6667

Setting my timer for every hour! Also squatting Asian style. And dance!!

2 months ago | 2

@jodyt3060

Good stuff 👏🏻

2 months ago | 0

@emmanuelking9988

Go to know, thanks! 👍

2 months ago | 0

@roxanne9848

Squats are not an option for me due to my bad knees. I will stick to walking.

2 months ago | 7

@mariehartley6840

New study shows general movement every 45 minutes in a 8hr time frame is better for anyone

2 months ago | 3

@jenniferrourk6403

Is it weird that I’d rather just walk? I’d rather walk for an hour.

2 months ago | 9