The surprising shortcut to being fitter and smarter

Plus: Inside Britain’s best gastropub and the secret to the perfect Great Barrier Reef holiday
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Sunday January 29 2023

If you are someone who blames their routine absence at the gym on lack of time (guilty), this news might change your mindset. A new study from University College London has found that even short bursts of intense exercise – for as little as six minutes – can improve brain function including memory, planning and organisation. “These exercises shock the heart and the cardiovascular system into waking up,” explains Dr Brendon Stubbs, a senior clinical lecturer of neuroscience at King's College London. “It's like a cold bath for your brain.” Scroll down for six easy ways to add six minutes of exercise into your day.

Plus, step inside Britain’s best gastropub (where you can get three courses for £45) and discover the secret to the perfect Great Barrier Reef holiday.

Enjoy!
Abi, Lifestyle team

 
 

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All it takes to be fitter and smarter is a six-minute workout

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