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Exercise by the Numbers: 12 Reasons to Get Moving

See why exercise is the single best thing you can do for your health

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Percentage decrease in your risk of coronary heart disease if you perform 150 minutes of moderate activity a week—just five 30-minute sessions. What are "moderate activities?" Anything comparable to walking briskly at about 3 to 4 miles per hour, including a wide variety of occupational or recreational activities such as yard work, household tasks, cycling, swimming, etc.

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