Based on epidemiological and clinical studies, current guidelines recommend that for health benefits, adults should accumulate 150–300 minutes/week of moderate-intensity physical activity, such as walking, or 75–150 min of vigorous activity or equivalent combinations of the two. A pooled analysis of six studies found that compared with inactive people, those that meet these guidelines have a 31% lower mortality risk. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.