I am a 62 year-old woman trying to live healthier in general. How much am I supposed to exercise?
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"The official recommendation is 150 minutes of exercise per week. Moderate activity such as brisk walking, walking on an incline, light jogging, cycling, elliptical, and some weight training."
- Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist
Read More: https://www.texasheart.org/heart-health/heart-information-center/topics/exercise/
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