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To be healthy, the NHS recommends that adults should do 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity every week. You should also do strength exercises twice a week.
To be healthy, the NHS recommends that adults should do 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity every week. You should also do strength exercises twice a week.

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