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Is stretching considered "mild" exercise?
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Can be: Stretching is good for the body and if done with use of ballistic stretching can be mild exercise. If you are working up a sweat and your heart rate increases, then it is mild exercise.
Answered 9/16/2014
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Any physical: Activity is consider a form of exercise, just like walking and house chores. It's just that is of lower intensity compared to running, swimming, etc.
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