Study suggests 560-610 minutes of weekly exercise needed for major heart health benefits
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Summary
An observational study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that current exercise guidelines of 150 minutes per week are too low for substantial heart health benefits. Researchers found that adults should aim for 560-610 minutes per week of moderate to vigorous physical activity—3-4 times the current recommendation—to achieve a significant reduction in heart attack and stroke risk. The study also notes that less fit individuals need to do more exercise to get the same benefits as fitter people.
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Less fit individuals need to do more exercise to get the same benefits
Adults should aim to do between 560 and 610 minutes a week of moderate to vigorous physical activity to achieve a substantial reduction in the risk of heart attacks and stroke
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