For many people, fitting a workout routine into their hectic schedule can seem impossible. Many believe that staying healthy requires hitting the gym every single day and it takes extreme running and weight lifting to be in shape. It turns out, that may not be necessary.
A study published in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association, found that moderate exercise on a weekly basis can significantly reduce a person's risk of developing heart disease. Researchers said that working out for 150 minutes a week is beneficial, and fitting in more would be even better.
"Early studies broke people into groups such as active and sedentary. More recent studies have begun to assess the actual amount of physical activity people are getting and how that relates to their risk of heart disease." said researcher Jacob Sattelmair, ScD.
These findings add to previous research that have showed the benefits of working out for the heart. Although 150 minutes of activity may be enough to protect the body from heart disease, researchers suggest 300 minutes to get the full benefits.
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