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Everyday nursing activities that do (and don’t) count as exercise

Find out which nursing activities can help slim your waistline.

Jan, 2026
LearnFitnessEveryday nursing activities that do (and don’t) count as exercise
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Your unit can be hectic to say the least. A typical shift may leave you with bumps, bruises, and aching feet. While an after-work gym session is probably the last thing on your mind, there are a few times when your nursing duties actually count toward your weekly exercise requirements.

Here's when nursing counts as exercise and when it doesn’t.

Written byOlivia DeLong.
Medically reviewed byAmy Gonzales, MD.November, 2024

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