There’s a reason why beating yourself up for an hour a day at the gym doesn’t get results. And that reason is evolution

A report says one hour at the gym does not offset a sedentary day; overall daily movement matters more than a single workout.

Research from Duke, Mayo Clinic, and others suggests the body partly compensates for exercise calories, reducing the net energy burned.

Everyday activity and less sitting have a major impact on total energy expenditure and health outcomes.

The takeaway: intense exercise is beneficial, but it does not replace a less sedentary lifestyle.