The findings revealed that running at a moderate intensity, such as jogging, was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality compared to running at a high intensity. The study suggested that moderate-intensity running provides optimal cardiovascular benefits.

Moderate-intensity exercise can also include weight training, or endurance exercise — things like jogging, cycling, or lap swimming. If you have older (and therefore heavier) children, carrying them around also falls in the moderate intensity category.