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Americans will not be meeting exercise goals.

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Not getting enough exercise? You're not alone, suggests a report published online June 28, 2018 by the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics. Researchers checked out health survey data collected from 2010 to 2015 from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Results: Among adults aged 18 to 64 years, only 27% of men and 19% of ladies met the rules for aerobic and each. Muscle strengthening activities. The variety of working men and girls was barely higher, and fewer in the event that they were unemployed. Activity levels also vary by state, with 32% of men and girls meeting each activity goals in Colorado, in comparison with just 13.5% in Mississippi. Takeaway: We all need at the least 150 minutes of moderate exercise (like brisk walking) and muscle-strengthening exercise twice every week. If you're not meeting these goals, consider ways to extend your exercise activity. Even just a few extra minutes a day will get you closer to your goals and higher health.

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