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Daily physical activity for 3 times a week is all i need?

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Dr. Steven Charlap answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Absolutely not: You need to be physically active 7 days a week with low to moderate intense daily activity. Sitting more than 6 hours a day increases risk for heart attacks by 50%. If you have a sitting job, get up every 15 to 30 minutes without touching arms or knees and do that 5 times or do some jumping jacks. Take steps, park farther away from destinations, look for chores to do, and keep moving all day long.

Answered 10/14/2012

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30 minutes: Current recommendations include 30 minutes of a moderate aerobic activity 5 times a week. If you prefer vigorous activity you can shorten the time to 2 or 3 times per week. That can be paired with 2 or more days a week of muscle-strengthening activities as well.

Answered 12/9/2013

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