Question: “How much activity do I need to improve my health?”
ANSWER:
People who walk as little as one hour per week have about half the risk of developing heart disease than more sedentary individuals.
In the ideal world, everyone would follow the physical activity guidelines and be active 30 to 60 minutes most days of the week. However, the real world often makes these recommendations difficult. Don’t give up if you can’t achieve the goals at this time in your life. Aim for what you know you can do and build from there. That way you can feel successful and keep your commitment to yourself instead of feeling disappointed that you haven’t done enough.
