The most deadly danger today is cardiovascular diseases. Unhealthy diets and lifestyles that require us to sit all the time do not exactly benefit us either. Scientists have revealed how much exercise we need to minimize this risk so we can protect ourselves.
Researchers managed to determine our daily exercise needs through a metadata study in which they examined data from exercise trackers of a total of 44,370 people. According to these data, 30-40 minutes of “average to intense” exercise during the day is sufficient. Still, it is possible for even someone who does not do any sports to improve their cardiovascular health by just standing.
30-40 minutes of intense exercise a day is sufficient.
In the article, there is no significant difference between the risk of death due to inactivity for a person who engages in average and above activities for 30 to 40 minutes a day and the risk of death due to inactivity for a person who moves constantly. In other words, if we keep ourselves active during the day, the effects of our sedentary lifestyle are almost eliminated. Walking short distances briskly, cycling, and doing things that require us to be physically active also help meet this exercise need.
The research was conducted according to the standards of the World Health Organization in 2020. According to these standards, in order to be protected from the harms of a sedentary life, it is necessary to do 150-300 minutes of moderate intensity or 75-150 minutes of intense exercise per week. The study was published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
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