Exercise for Liver Health

150 minutes/week of moderate intensity exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise can reduce liver fat by over 30%! Here’s a breakdown of the difference between moderate and vigorous exercise.

Moderate Exercise Intensity
Moderate activity feels somewhat hard. Here are clues your exercise is at a moderate level:

  • Your breathing quickens, but you’re not out of breath.
  • You start to lightly sweat after about 10 minutes of activity.
  • You can talk to someone, but you can’t sing.
 Vigorous Exercise Intensity
Vigorous activity feels challenging. Here are clues your exercise is at a vigorous level:

  • Your breathing is deep and rapid.
  • You start to sweat after only a few minutes of activity.
  • You can’t say more than a few words without pausing for breath.

Overexerting yourself
Beware of pushing yourself too hard too often. If you are short of breath, are in pain, or can’t work out as long as you’d planned, your exercise intensity is probably higher than your fitness level allows. Back off a bit and gradually build intensity.

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