A trainer says short sessions can have a big impact and shares a 10-minute treadmill walking workout to prove her point

A woman walks on a treadmill and smiles at a man walking on a treadmill next to her in a gym setting.

It’s difficult to squeeze in a workout when you don’t have a lot of time, but even a 10-minute walk on a treadmill can improve your health.

“Short, structured movement sessions have a massive impact on energy, blood sugar, and mood,” says Patty Brewton, an NASM-certified trainer and founder of fitness platform Allez.