How Much Exercise Do You Really Need?

How Much Exercise Do You Really Need?
Physical activity is vital to our health and well-being, and most of us would benefit from more of it. Ground Picture/Shutterstock
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Getting regular exercise is one of the most important things we can do to lower disease risk, manage weight, lift our moods, and promote mental clarity. Its impact on health and well-being is so beneficial that there’s really nothing else—no supplement, drug, diet, or device—that can replace it.

Even something as simple as a brisk walk on a regular basis has profound benefits. But the answer to the question “How much exercise do I need?” can be confusing.

Zrinka Peters
Zrinka Peters
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Zrinka Peters is a freelance writer focusing on health, wellness, and education. She has a bachelor's degree in English literature from Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, Canada, and has been published in a wide variety of print and online publications including Health Digest, Parent.com, Today's Catholic Teacher, and Education.com.
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