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Minute Tip · Walking and steady movement

Ten minutes counts

Short walks add up to your week.

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The tip

Do ten minutes of activity really count? Guidelines say yes. They state that some physical activity is better than none, and that any amount of moderate-to-vigorous activity counts toward your weekly total.

So you do not have to find a full hour. A ten-minute walk after breakfast, another after lunch, and another in the evening add up to thirty minutes.

Pick one ten-minute window today. Keep the pace comfortable. Tomorrow, do it again.

This says a small amount counts. It does not say a small amount is enough for every goal. If you have a condition, ask a clinician what is right for you.

Limits: It says a small amount counts toward the week. It does not say a small amount is enough for every goal.

Try it today

Take a comfortable 10-minute walk. Choose a familiar, safe route and walk at a pace that feels comfortable today. About 10 minutes.

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