Intense Exercise Health Benefits

Intense exercise is scientifically defined as any activity that expends 7 metabolic equivalents (METS) per minute or more, according to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults issued by the Department of Health and Human Services. It is reached for >85% of your heart rate max.

Protective A Factor

Measured in minutes

Selfcare

Decreased risk of Cognitive deficit Brain system	1 study Midlife Physical Activity and Cognition Later in Life: A Prospectiv... Study in 2016 -31% with High evidence in 6 years 3,050 subjects
Minor decreased risk of Aging Musculoskeletal system	1 study Exercise-induced biochemical changes and their potential influence ... Study in 2016 -25% with High evidence in 12 years 41 subjects
Minor decreased risk of Prostate Cancer Reproductive system	1 study Physical Activity and Survival After Prostate Cancer Diagnosis in t... Study in 2011 -61% with Moderate evidence in 18 years 2,705 subjects
Minor decreased risk of Cancer Lymphatic system	1 study Exercise-induced biochemical changes and their potential influence ... Study in 2016 -48% with Moderate evidence in 12 years 41 subjects
Minor decreased risk of Inflammation Lymphatic system	1 study Inflammation and exercise: inhibition of monocytic TNF production b... Study in 2017 -20% with Moderate evidence in 20 minutes 47 subjects
Minor increase risk of Sleep Musculoskeletal system	1 study The effects of physical activity on sleep: a meta-analytic review Study in 2015 +5% with High evidence in 1 day
Minor increase risk of Cognitive Activity Brain system	1 study Midlife Physical Activity and Cognition Later in Life: A Prospectiv... Study in 2016 +50% with Low evidence in 6 years 3,050 subjects