Bloomsburg University: We assessed how common smartphone uses (texting and talking) interfere with treadmill exercise.
We found that when individuals use their smartphones during exercise
for texting or talking, it causes a reduction in exercise intensity. Exercising at a lower intensity has been found to reduce the health benefits of exercise and fitness improvements over time. These findings are important because poor cardiorespiratory fitness
is associated with an increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease
risk factors, such as higher cholesterol and blood pressure levels,
which could potentially lead to premature mortality.
