Scientists Say Most Adults Need 4 Times More Exercise Than Recommended for Major Heart Benefits

A UK Biobank study suggests major heart and stroke risk reduction may require 560 to 610 minutes of weekly moderate to vigorous exercise.

The standard 150-minute weekly target delivered only modest cardiovascular benefits in this analysis.

Researchers found that people with lower cardiorespiratory fitness needed slightly more exercise than fitter individuals for similar protection.

The findings, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, support more personalized exercise goals instead of one-size-fits-all guidance.