How much should you exercise for a longer, healthier life?

Exercise recommendations for longevity are based on cardiovascular, metabolic, and mortality risk data. In this episode, we explain how much physical activity is advised under European public health guidance and how doctors assess individual risk.

In this episode, we cover:

• Current EU-aligned guidelines (150–300 minutes of moderate activity per week)

• The difference between moderate and vigorous intensity exercise

• The role of strength training and muscle mass preservation

• How exercise affects blood pressure, cholesterol, and insulin sensitivity

• Risks of overtraining and injury

• Exercise considerations for people with heart disease, asthma, or joint problems

• When medical clearance is recommended before starting a new program

Doctors assess cardiovascular risk factors, BMI, existing conditions, medications, and baseline fitness before advising on exercise intensity. Some individuals may require in-person evaluation or cardiac screening prior to high-intensity training. Recommendations are personalised and safety-focused.

This episode reflects how lifestyle risk factors are reviewed within structured medical assessment in European telemedicine at Mobi Doctor.

Read the full medical guide here:

https://www.mobidoctor.eu/blog/how-much-should-you-exercise-for-a-longer-healthier-life