Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One chart shows why exercise only plays a tiny role in weight loss Exercise has many healthy benefits, but it only plays a small ...

CHICAGO (AP) — Roll up a sleeve for the blood pressure cuff. Stick out a wrist for the pulse-taking. Lift your tongue for the thermometer. Report how many minutes you are active or getting exercise.

Exercise has many healthy benefits, but it only plays a small role in weight loss. Working out makes up about 5% of the energy we burn in a day, according to research. Keeping our bodies running uses ...