June 18, 2026
Reframing exercise: How simple physical activity boosts health
The Studio Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 1:00 p.m.
For many people, consistent exercise feels daunting — an all-or-nothing proposition in which setbacks signal failure and advice overwhelms. This discussion reframes physical activity as something accessible and sustainable by challenging common myths about exercise and the amounts needed for health and well-being. Speakers will explore how different "doses" of activity, from light movement to more intense training, influence health — and how adapting routines can help people avoid burnout and keep exercising over a lifetime. A panel of specialists in epidemiology, sports cardiology, athletics, and health journalism will weigh in, drawing on both research and real-world experience.
Watch the premiere on the Harvard Chan YouTube page.
The video will remain on demand for future viewing.
