# Scott Young - What’s the Ideal Amount of Exercise? (Highlights) ![rw-book-cover|256](https://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/How-much-exercise2.jpg) ## Highlights - In this case, the optimal point lies between 75 and 225 minutes per week (although closer to the latter). ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01kv7acv8cgr85z1kxw91esf5z)) ^1025695978 - If this is true, then the efficiency for running, HIIT, sports or other activities that put you in the upper range of your heart rate range might be even more efficient ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01kv7ae99h116sp8cxh34a37ww)) ^1025696015