#Shortworkout

Short, snack-sized exercise can deliver meaningful health boosts. New research confirms that just 10 minutes of movement, with no equipment, can improve fitness and cognitive function. Known as exercise snacks or active breaks, these quick sessions fit into busy schedules and help counteract sedentary lifestyles.

In Thailand, where long workdays, commutes, and family duties stretch daily time, brief activity breaks offer a practical path to healthier living. Urban work cultures and crowded commutes make it hard to fit traditional workouts, but movement during the day can reduce health risks associated with inactivity. Thailand’s National Plan to Promote Physical Activity, aligned with World Health Organization targets, supports integrating movement opportunities across life stages—from schools to workplaces and neighborhoods.

In a world where busy schedules make lengthy gym sessions feel impossible, a wave of new research is changing the way we think about fitness. If you only have 10 minutes, that’s now more than enough to spark major health and cognitive benefits—no fancy equipment or gym required. Called “exercise snacks” or “active breaks,” these brief sessions are getting endorsements from trainers and scientists alike as powerful tools for fighting sedentary lifestyles and improving wellbeing, including for Thai readers juggling family, work and community obligations.