Japanese walking this . Hot Pilates that . Trendy workouts may be top of mind, but one question always remains: How much exercise per week do you actually need to be healthy?

While you might think it’s dependent on the type of workout you're doing, the answer is actually quite simple. It's the time spent moving your body that is more important than doing the “perfect” exercise. Even for those who have long given up on gym life, you can still incorporate a healthy amount of exercise with moderate movement into your day-to-day. See how below.

What are the benefits of exercise?

Before diving into the exact amount of time you should be physically active every week, let's do a refresher on why you should be exercising in the first place. The benefits, as you probably already know,

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