Why You Don't Actually Need to Work Out Every Day (According to Science)

House Tour: Katy & Devin's Minimalism Meets Modern in a D.C. Apartment (Image credit: Suzanne Tylander) We all know working out comes with a lot of health benefits, but what if exercise is just not really your thing, or you have a too-busy schedule that doesn't allow for daily workout time? As it turns out, you don't have to exercise every day--you'll still get those healthy perks even if you're a less frequent gym-goer.