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 Physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. A healthy lifestyle requires balance in the foods you eat and the amount of physical activity you include in your daily lives.

 The benefits of physical activity are countless. It can help control your weight and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.

Both diet and physical activity are important factors in controlling your weight. In order to maintain your weight you need at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity per week. To lose weight you need add a little more physical activity each week. The 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity per week plus 2 or more days of strength training that work all the major muscle groups.

Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. You can reduce your risk for this disease by eating a healthy diet and implementing a regular workout routine into your lifestyle. Regular physical activity also lowers your blood pressure can improve your cholesterol levels. Being physically active also reduces your risk for having a stroke, developing type 2 Diabetes and even cancer.