You’re busy: working, commuting, juggling kids and practices, plus household chores… you may rarely have 30 minutes of time a day to dedicate to an exercise routine. Researchers have discovered that short bursts of vigorous physical activity can lower your risk of heart disease, cancer, and even early death. They found 19 minutes per week resulted in a 40% lower risk of developing heart disease and 16 minutes weekly was linked to a 16% drop in cancer risk. While you won’t gain endurance, flexibility, or balance, you will see improvements in blood pressure, cardiorespiratory health, blood fat, insulin, and blood sugar levels. Remember, this is not in lieu of regular exercise, you still need to engage in physical activity that includes balance training as well as aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities at least once a week.