Wouldn’t it be lovely if our bodies could evolve to a state where lying on the couch, watching House of Dragons, and eating peanut butter bonbons would be all the energy expenditure needed to stay healthy? But till evolution finally catches up with our 2024 lifestyle, our bodies remain designed for at least 45 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise. Unfortunately, most of us cannot meet the bare minimum movement, flexibility, and energy expenditure requirements.

Many people also equate exercise with weight management, forgetting that it is actually necessary for our overall physical and mental well-being.

So, where do we start? Should we join a gym, hire a yoga instructor, or start clocking 10,000 steps on a watch? In this episode, fitness expert and influencer Diksha Chhabra explains why exercise is essential for humans and what exercise one should do.

Tune in to learn the fundamentals of a healthy exercise routine and discover if you are exercising properly or just ticking off goals set by an app.

Produced by Anna Priyadarshini

Sound mix by Nitin Rawat