A cardiologist says that you should feel free to ignore a couple of fitness metrics.

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New Jersey-based cardiologist

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But the nagging buzz on your arm to stand up?

Dr. Weinrauch says this might not be the best way to go about it.

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New Jersey-based cardiologist

That can be a little bit of unnecessary noise, he says.

What does, however, offer big benefitsis making a commitment to daily movement.

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There are so many variables, he says.

Remember that what matters most is that you move your body.

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