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Is playing basketball a good exercise?

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Dr. Scott Mitchell answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Exercise-Basketball: Yes, playing basketball is very good exercise. Especially if you really enjoy playing basketball. The best form of exercise is one that you love and if basketball is something you would do just because you enjoy it even if it wasn't beneficial for you that makes it even better for you since it is enjoyable as opposed to something you must force yourself to do!

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Dr. Zoey Goore answered

Basketball: Yes. Anything that gets you up and moving is good. Getting sweaty is even better so if you are playing hard enough to sweat that's great!

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Answered 2/21/2020

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A member asked:

Is playing basketball a good exercise?

12 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Scott Mitchell answered

Dr Pappas and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Zoey Goore answered

Dr Livingston and 5 doctors agreed

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