# Time-Efficient Exercising New Research Shows Just 7 Minutes a Week Can Ward Off Illness By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-02-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimum-exercise-maximum-health-seven-minute-workout References: [shine.yahoo](http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/the-bare-minimum-amount-of-exercise-you-need-to-stay-healthy-its-less-than-you-think-362327/) & [scienceblog](http://www.scienceblog.com/cms/seven-minutes-exercise-week-can-reduce-diabetes-risk-factors-18382.html) Vigorous workouts of as little as 30 seconds each can go a long way to [reducing health risks from diabetes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diabetes-lifestyle-program). The weekly amount of exercise should total seven minutes. Exercising 2 days each week, 4 times each day, 30 seconds per session, a group of out-of-shape but otherwise healthy individuals showed a 23 percent improvement in how effectively their bodies used insulin to clear blood sugar from the blood stream. The tests were conducted by James Timmons, an exercise biologist at [Heriot-Watt University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x-muse) in Edinburgh. While health is improved and other benefits are gained from more exercise, just seven minutes could make a difference for a great many people who are at risk for developing diabetes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Short Workouts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Development of fitness programs or apps that focus on short-duration, high-intensity workouts to cater to individuals with limited time for exercise. - **Efficient Exercise:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creation of innovative exercise equipment or workout routines that maximize health benefits within a short time frame, appealing to busy individuals. - **Insulin Sensitivity:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Development of technologies or interventions that enhance insulin sensitivity, offering potential solutions for preventing or managing diabetes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fitness & Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integration of short, effective workout programs into fitness centers, making exercise more accessible and time-efficient for busy individuals. - **Medical & Healthcare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaboration between exercise scientists and healthcare providers to develop personalized exercise plans targeting insulin resistance as a preventive measure for diabetes. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integration of smart wearable devices or IoT technology to track and optimize short exercise sessions for managing insulin sensitivity and overall health. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Subscription-Based Microdose Fitness Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microdose-fitness.md) - [Parent-Friendly Workout Plans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exercises-for-parents.md) - [Quick Workout Jump Ropes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weighted-jump-rope.md) - [Micro Workout Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lazy-bear.md) - [Entertaining Micro Workout Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-workout-game.md) - [Low-Impact Cardio Training Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaun-t.md) - [Passive Fitness Suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweetmyo-bodysuit.md) - [Exercise-Mimicking Pill Compounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slupp332.md) - [Exercise-Focused Gaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-5min-x-suika-game.md)