The doctor named the minimum daily amount of movement to maintain health

For an adult to maintain health, it is necessary to devote at least 20-25 minutes to aerobic exercise every day. Alexander Umnov, senior lecturer at the Department of Surgery at the Medical Faculty of the State University of Education, told about this on Wednesday, June 24.

"Even small daily physical activity can significantly reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases," the doctor said in a conversation with Lenta.Ru .

He added that if the muscles are already in good shape, you can switch to training for 40-60 minutes every other day. This will help maintain a muscular frame and health. According to the expert, the main thing is to avoid stagnation in the body and not to spend whole days in immobility, and even short walks in the fresh air improve blood circulation, strengthen muscles and bones, normalize metabolic processes, increase energy levels and reduce stress.

"To maintain health, it is necessary to maintain a balance between static and dynamic activities, including regular physical exercise and an active lifestyle," concluded Umnov.

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Orthopedic traumatologist and surgeon Victoria Smirnova said on June 15 that in the summer, an increase in the number of visits to doctors due to Achilles tendon pain is associated with a seasonal increase in physical activity. 360.ru .

On the same day, general practitioner Andrey Kondrakhin said that the norm of 10,000 steps per day, which many Russians consider a healthy habit, is actually a marketing ploy. According to the expert, a 40-minute walk with an intensive step is considered correct. The doctor explained that the effect for the body is achieved due to the chosen pace.

In turn, cardiologist, gerontologist, Doctor of Medical Sciences Yuri Konev said in an interview with NSN that it is important to take regular active breaks during sedentary work.