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

By Laura Baehr, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Drexel UniversityThe Conversation Africa

Only 1 in 4 Americans are meeting the recommended guidelines for exercise. Here are some research-backed ways to keep moving, even when it’s hard.

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 peopl…