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The 2 Easiest Exercise Habits I Use For a Healthier Life

Michael Hunter, MD
BeingWell
Published in
6 min readSep 12, 2024

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I have often written about my to-do list for improving my healthspan.

You know the drill: Exercise, eat a balanced diet, get adequate downtown (including mindfulness and sufficient sleep).

But today, I want to share two effective exercise habits I use for a longer life.

I know I know: You care more about healthspan than lifespan.

Me, too. Fortunately, you can extend both by incorporating some habits into your daily routine.

But first, I want to share a quiz on physical activity.

Exercise Quiz

Do you know how to optimize your health and well-being through physical activity?

Let’s find out.

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1. How much physical activity should you get weekly?

  • 30 minutes
  • 60 minutes
  • 120 minutes
  • 150 minutes
  • 300 minutes

2. True or false: Longer exercise sessions on the weekend are about as effective as doing physical activity throughout the

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Michael Hunter, MD
BeingWell

I have degrees from Harvard, Yale, and Penn. I am a radiation oncologist in the Seattle area. You may find me regularly posting at www.newcancerinfo.com