Why this one type of exercise is three times better than walking

Tracking your daily 10,000 steps might seem like the easiest way to make sure you’re getting enough exercise.

That might not be surprising, since there’s already a lot of research that suggests regular exercise is good for your body for a whole host of reasons.

But an August 26 report in the European Heart Journal sought to measure just how much better certain types of physical activity are for your cardiovascular system.

When sedentary individuals increased their amount of moderate to vigorous exercise by just 17 minutes per day, the researchers saw their peak oxygen uptake (VO2) levels increase by 5 percent.

What is moderate to vigorous exercise?

That’s measured by the intensity of an activity, rather than what activity you’re doing.

It seems that intentional exercise might do more for your cardiovascular system than just counting your steps.

But the researchers say that you shouldn’t discount daily, light movement when it comes to building a healthy lifestyle.