As a young professional working in a downtown area, it's easy for you to walk to public transportation to get to work. You end up walking about 5,100 steps per day this way (about 2.5 miles) according to your personal step-tracking device. Would this be considered physical activity, physical fitness, or exercise?

A. This would be considered physical fitness since you exceed 5,000 steps per day.
B. This would be considered exercise because it is planned and done for a specific purpose.
C. This would be considered physical activity but not exercise because you don't break a sweat.
D. This is not considered either physical activity or exercise because it's part of your workday.


Answer: B

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