ABC Everyday ABC Everyday/ By Grace Jennings-Edquist and Jennifer Wong Good news: there's a form of activity out there that'll suit you. And many of them can be incorporated into your daily routine. ( Print text only Cancel While some of us are setting big exercise goals at the start of the year, like preparing for a marathon, others are simply aiming to put in the bare minimum needed to stay fit and healthy. If your fitness goals for the year are simply to ward off ill health and maintain your day-to-day fitness, you might be wondering: How much exercise do you really need to do? And does walking around the block count?