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Virginia Tech: Expert Explains Why Short Bursts of Movement Can Boost Your Health
March 05, 2026
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following Q&A on March 3, 2026, by Carley Thompson with Stella Volpe, professor and head of the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise:

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Expert explains why short bursts of movement can boost your health

As busy schedules and sedentary jobs compete for our time, many people are asking: What's the least amount of movement I need to still see benefits? According to Stella Volpe . . .

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