What Is the Minimum Amount of Activity Needed to Improve Your Health? Military Fitness This article discusses how even a few minutes of exercise per day can have significant health benefits. The recommended minimum amount of exercise is 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week, which can be achieved through activities such as walking, biking, or swimming. However, even 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per week, combined with muscle-strengthening activities at least twice a week, can be just as effective. Additionally, brief bouts of physical activity throughout the day, known as Vigorous Intermittent Lifestyle Physical Activity (VILPA), can reduce the risk of premature death by up to 40%. It is important to track physical activity to ensure that you are meeting the recommended guidelines. The article also emphasizes the importance of muscle-strengthening activities and getting enough sleep for overall health. See more... (Thanks to Chat GPT-3)
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