Despite being a fitness writer, I've never enjoyed running. I find it difficult and boring.

But there's no denying it’s good for you. One study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that any amount of running—even going just once a week—could improve health and longevity.

Despite this, the idea of going out on a 30-minute run is unappealing to me. Instead, I'm trying to incorporate running into my routine in minimal doses. You may like

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