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Jessica Downey

Forget hour-long workouts — new study says this 5-minute routine improves your strength and mental health

Woman doing squat next to chair.

Too busy to exercise? A new study suggests you don’t need long, sweaty sessions to see real results. The researchers found that just five minutes of daily bodyweight exercises, done at home with no equipment, significantly improved strength and mental wellbeing in sedentary adults over just four weeks.

You don’t even need a gym membership. Just clear a bit of floor space and put on something comfortable to move in, like a pair of gym leggings or workout shorts.

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