Defining a moderate-intensity workout
A simple walking test can gauge the intensity of your walking pace.
Engage in moderate-intensity physical activity for a minimum of 150 minutes each week. That's the current national recommendation on physical activity. It's easy enough to understand, except for the "moderate intensity" part. Does that mean walking? So-called "brisk" walking? Jogging?
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