Exercise as a whole is known to improve mental health. However, science reveals certain types of short-term exercises can deliver exceptional benefits relative to their duration.-BY MALIBU KOTHARI

It’s a modern Catch-22 that afflicts millions of Canadians. Exercise has a well-known, positive impact on mental health, which an estimated 6.7 million Canadians are trying to manage. Yet trying to squeeze exercise sessions into an already packed schedule can increase feelings of pressure, stress, and anxiety, exacerbating mental health woes. This is particularly true for Canadians who may be struggling with executive function or depression and who are unable to picture t....