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Peter Swoboda, Associate professor in Cardiology, University of Leeds

Just two hours of exercise a week can bring you huge cardiovascular health benefits

Even a little bit of exercise can translate into huge health benefits. Studio Romantic/ Shutterstock

There’s no question that exercise is good for the heart. Regular exercise lowers blood pressure and cholesterol and reduces the chances of having a heart attack or stroke.

But sometimes it can be hard to find the time (and motivation) to exercise. So, what’s the least amount of exercise you can get away with doing while still seeing these benefits? That answer depends on how fit you are to begin with.

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