00:00Doctors are reminding Americans of the exact amount of exercise it takes to protect your heart,
00:05and most people are still falling short.
00:07Cardiologists say the target, based on long-standing American Heart Association guidance,
00:12is at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity each week,
00:16or 75 minutes of vigorous activity, plus two days of muscle-strengthening exercise.
00:22Physicians say hitting that target consistently, even broken up into short daily sessions,
00:27measurably lowers your risk of heart disease.
00:30Which remains the leading cause of death in the United States.
00:33New health coverage this week highlights just how many Americans nationwide are still falling short of that weekly goal.
00:40The good news, doctors say, is it doesn't have to mean the gym.
00:43Brisk walking, cycling, or swimming around the neighborhood, all count toward your weekly total.
00:48Disclosure, this video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
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