To receive health benefits from physical activity, adults should
try to meet the recommendation of 30 - 60 minutes of moderate intensity* physical
activity at least five days a week. For those of us with busy schedules, this
can be broken up into 10- or 15-minute periods throughout the day. Greater health
benefits can be achieved with activities that are more strenuous for 20 minutes
or more most days of the week.
Children and adolescents need at least 60 minutes of moderate intensity*
physical activity a day. As with adults, greater health benefits can be
achieved with activities that are more strenuous for 20 minutes or more most days of the week.
Ready to try moving more? You can start by taking the readiness
quiz. You can also begin by creating a free
personalized plan to set and chart personal physical activity goals.
Click here for: Questions designed to assist individuals aged 15 to 69 in determining whether they should see their doctor before increasing physical activity.
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