The researchers measured the postprandial glycemic levels, which are the blood sugar levels after eating, in all four activities. They found that all three activities have fewer blood sugar spikes compared to prolonged sitting.
They also noticed that the short breaks in between, both walking and squats, resulted in greater reductions in post-meal glucose levels when compared to the single 30-minute walk.
“These findings suggest that how you break up sitting time may
The study found that taking short, regular breaks from prolonged sitting can help to control blood sugar levels more effectively than going for a single long walk in overweight and obese men. In this case, squats were more effective than the single long walk.