Move More, Sit Less: Small Changes Significantly Cut Early Death Risk

• A large international study found that even small increases in physical activity and reductions in sitting time can prevent premature deaths.
• Increasing moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) by just 5 minutes daily could prevent up to 6% of all deaths.
• Reducing daily sedentary time by 30 minutes can also lead to a meaningful reduction in mortality risk, especially for those sitting over 8 hours.
• The benefits of MVPA are most significant for the least active individuals, with diminishing returns beyond 20-25 minutes per day.
• The study emphasizes realistic, incremental behavior changes over idealized targets, focusing on helping the most inactive and sedentary.

Why It Matters: Even small, realistic increases in physical activity and reductions in sitting time can significantly lower early death risk.