New research suggests that if you get just 22 minutes of exercise a day, it could counteract the effects of prolonged sitting. 

<div class="block">New research suggests that if you get just 22 minutes of exercise a day, it could counteract the effects of prolonged sitting. </div>

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Study Finds Major Benefits to Exercising 20 Minutes a Day

A new research is suggesting if you get just 22 minutes of exercise a day, it could counteract the effects of prolonged sitting. Experts have been warning for a long time now, sitting for more than 12 hours a day, I can't believe people actually do. This is associated with an increased risk of poor health and even death. However, new research published in the British Journal of sports medicine finds that 22 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity a day can counteract the negative effects of sitting too long. The study leads, author said even 2 10 minute brisk walks a day is enough. The study looked at information from close to 12,000 people, ages 50 older from Norway Sweden and the United States.