Ask the doctor: Best way to work out
Image: ThinkstockMost studies indicate this benefit begins at low levels of exercise, and increases with higher amounts of exercise. A good general goal is 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week. Moderate exercise is the equivalent of a brisk walk or speedy yard work—enough to increase your breathing rate and cause you to break a sweat.
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