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There are countless benefits of physical activity and exercise. It helps with weight loss and weight maintenance, reduces the risk of heart disease, reduces the risk of diabetes, reduces the risk of cancer, strengthens bones, and fuels muscle growth. Mentally, exercise boosts mood, relieves stress, and builds confidence. This infographic explores how the United States compares when it comes to achieving the CDC’s recommendations for aerobic exercise and muscle strengthening. Aerobic exercise includes activities such as running, hiking, biking, swimming, walking briskly, playing sports, or anything that gets the heart pumping. Muscle conditioning includes lifting weights, yoga, bodyweight exercises, and any exercise that increases skeletal strength, power, endurance, and mass.

Find more about the author: Kim Hart