Movement is medicine. Even modest daily activity reduces risk for nearly every chronic disease — heart disease, type 2 diabetes, dementia, depression.
Aim for a blend of cardiovascular activity, strength training, and mobility work each week. Consistency outranks intensity.
Daily practices
- Walk briskly 20–30 minutes most days.
- Strength train 2–3 times per week — bodyweight is enough to start.
- Stretch or do mobility work for 5 minutes daily.
- Take a 10-minute walk after meals to support blood sugar.