You’ve heard this before, right? Physical activity is good for your heart, your overall health—and even your bank account, due to health care savings. While physical activity used to be unavoidable, over the years, modern conveniences like washing machines, elevators, even electric toothbrushes, have made it that much harder to be active.
In the United States today, it’s therefore not surprising that most adults do not meet the national physical activity recommendations. It’s well-established that inactive Americans are at a higher risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and reduced life expectancy. But additionally, there are negative impacts on the economy.
