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To get to work and back i walk briskly for about 1.5 miles per day. is this enough if i do no other exercise?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

That great.: To work more areas of your body consider a variety of different cardio workouts and strength training.

Dr Altman and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 3/3/2016

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