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We want your heart thumping—and not just for love! (Though we highly encourage that, too.)
Some of the most beneficial forms of movement are the aerobic ones—the ones that get your heart pumping harder and make you feel almost out of breath.
Why? Aerobic activity increases cardiovascular fitness in your heart and lungs. Aerobic activity is also excellent for your circulation. It helps move the nutrients around the bloodstream to where they are needed—and helps take away (and sweat out!) all those toxins sitting around waiting to cause disease.
So how much is enough? As a baseline, most experts agree 30 minutes to one hour of aerobic movement three or more days a week is ideal. Some of you will want and benefit from more; others will need to work up to that level. (Always consult your doctor before you begin or intensify a workout routine.)
Not enough time, or inclination for all that? Then know that even ten minutes a day of brisk walking has been shown to cut heart attack risk and benefit health. Try parking a few blocks from your destination to build a short walk into your day.
