Effect of exercise snacks on fitness and cardiometabolic health in physically inactive individuals: systematic review and meta-analysis

Ángel Rodríguez, Miguel; Quintana‐Cepedal, Marcos; Cheval, Boris; Thøgersen‐Ntoumani, Cecilie; Crespo, Irene; Olmedillas, Hugo

doi:10.1136/bjsports-2025-110027

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Effect of exercise snacks on fitness and cardiometabolic health in physically inactive individuals: systematic review and meta-analysis

Published in British Journal of Sports Medicine • Oct 7, 2025

Authors:

Miguel Ángel Rodríguez

Marcos Quintana‐Cepedal

Boris Cheval

Abstract

Objectives To evaluate the effects of brief bouts of exercise spread throughout the day, termed ‘exercise snacks’, on cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness, and cardiometabolic health outcomes in physically inactive adults and older adults (aged ≥65 years). Design Systematic review and meta-analysi...

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Medicine

Physical activity

Environmental health

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