243 What’s the minimum exercise amount for optimum health?

Do you need hours at the gym for it to count? Nope! In today’s episode, I’m breaking down exactly how much movement it really takes to support your health… according to science, not social media. Whether you're struggling to stay consistent or just want to know what the bare minimum is (and why it’s enough), I’ve got you covered with today’s episode.

You’ll learn:

• How much you have to workout for it to “count”
• If weekend-only workouts can still improve your health
• What the CDC and NHS say about minimum activity (and how to make it work for you)
• Simple mindset shifts that make it easier to stay on track (even when life gets busy)

All the links:

• Liao, Dan‐Qing, et al. "Association of Accelerometer‐Derived Physical Activity Pattern With the Risks of All‐Cause, Cardiovascular Disease, and Cancer Death." Journal of the American Heart Association 14.8 (2025): e039225.
• Sinatra, Stephen T., et al. "Grounding–The universal anti-inflammatory remedy." biomedical journal 46.1 (2023): 11-16.
• CDC Physical Activity Basics
• NHS - Physical activity guidelines for adults aged 19 to 64
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