Cutting your couch time by 30 minutes every day would give you an energy boost by improving metabolism, according to new research.

It shows that reducing the time you’re seated can improve your body’s ability to utilize fats and carbohydrates for energy production.

Study author Dr. Taru Garthwaite explained that it’s particularly beneficial for people who are physically inactive and have an increased risk of heart diseases and diabetes.

Previous research has shown that mixing an unhealthy diet with a “couch potato” lifestyle is particularly hazardous, as energy intake can exceed the body’s energy expenditure, increasing the risk of diabetes and heart issues.

Such lifestyle habits affect the body’s ability to switch between fats and carbohydrates as a source of energy, known as metaboli

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