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Laura Baehr, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Drexel University

You know exercise is good for you – so why is it so hard to put it into practice?

Research shows that doing exercise around other people improves your chances of sticking with it. Jordi Salas/Moment via Getty Images

Physical activity is one of the most powerful health tools people have to improve mood, energy and sleep, even after just a few sessions.

But the real superpower of an active lifestyle is what it can do for health and quality of life over time. Scientific evidence repeatedly demonstrates that physical activity reduces the risk of developing chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and even some cancers. Despite this, most Americans are not getting enough physical activity in their daily lives.

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