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A member asked:

M-th i walk to skool abt 20 minutes each day..fri-sun. work n im standin n walkin around doin things for 8 hrs. does dis count as exercise?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

I say : Yes...Of course the more you increase your heart rate the more i'd consider it excercise....

Dr Petruska agreed

Answered 2/27/2014

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Yes it does: Yes walking is a kind of exercise, but brisk walking is superior to random walking you can wear a pedometer to track your steps and keep records yes it is a good exercise.

Dr Keith and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/2/2015

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Could it be totally safe to "tan" or walk outside in 20-30 minutes every day when theres sun in the winter?

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