How Often Do You Exercise?

Exercising regularly can help you stay healthy. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that adults get 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise at least 5 days a week. The list of health benefits is long and distinguished. Exercise can help prevent heart disease, strokes, diabetes, some cancers, and cardiovascular disease. Becoming less sedentary also helps with weight loss, keeps you limber, elevates your mood, and contributes to overall wellness.

The American Heart Association (AHA) also advises people to become more active and try to shoot for that same 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise at least 5 times a week. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) as well says that getting regular exercise can prevent type 2 diabetes, improve blood glucose levels, blood pressure and cholesterol.

In fact, everywhere we look, these days, someone, somewhere is recommending a healthier, less sedentary life. We know that exercise is good for us. We know how much we're supposed to do to reap the benefits. But how much exercise do we really get? Take this poll and find out.

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