Oct 14, 2024
By: Kapil Yadav
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Regular exercise significantly benefits health and well-being. But how much exercise do we actually need to live longer? Here are the results from a study conducted by the American Medical Association that examined the duration and intensity of physical activity necessary to lower mortality risk.
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Adults should aim for 150 to 300 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous activity weekly to reduce mortality risk.
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Engaging in more than the recommended amount of exercise can further lower mortality risk, especially for cardiovascular diseases.
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Individuals who do moderate exercise for 300 to 599 minutes weekly saw a 26% to 31% reduction in all-cause mortality and a 28% to 38% reduction in cardiovascular disease mortality.
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Those who perform 150 to 299 minutes of vigorous exercise weekly experienced a 21% to 23% decrease in all-cause mortality, with similar reductions in cardiovascular risks and a 27% to 33% lower risk of cardiovascular disease mortality.
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Combining moderate and vigorous activities can maximize health benefits and reduce mortality rates by 35% to 42%. With optimal levels being 150 to 600 minutes of moderate and 75 to 300 minutes of vigorous activity.
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Individuals not meeting minimum activity levels can significantly reduce mortality risk by adding just 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous exercise or 150 to 300 minutes of moderate exercise weekly.
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Both younger and older adults benefit from long-term moderate and vigorous physical activities, with no significant difference in health outcomes based on age.
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Long-term high-intensity endurance exercises do not appear harmful to cardiovascular health, challenging previous concerns about such activities.
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Regular light to moderate physical activity is effective in preventing cardiovascular diseases, reinforcing its importance for overall health.
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