Get Active!

• Physical activity is important for weight loss and maintaining your weight.
• Adults should get 30 minutes or more of physical activity on most days.
• Children should get 60 minutes of physical activity almost daily.
• The physical activities they take part in should be moderate to vigorous activities.
• Aim to do two types of physical activity each week.

Physical Activity for Adults of All Ages

Adults should be physically active because

• it can prevent many of the health problems that seem to come with age;
• it is important for weight loss and maintaining your weight
• it helps your muscles grow stronger so you can keep doing your day-to-day activities without becoming dependent on others;
• not doing any physical activity can be bad for you, no matter your age or health condition.

Keep in mind, some physical activity is better than none at all. Your health benefits will also increase with the more physical activity that you do.

• 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking.
• 2 days of resistnace training for the major muscle groups; be sure to include legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms.

or

• 1 hour and 15 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, such as running or jogging.
• 2 days of resistnace training for the major muscle groups; be sure to include legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms.

Work your way up from there by increasing physical activty at a pace comfortable to you. Remember, any physical activity is better than none at all. Even if you exercise for 10 minutes at a time, it all adds up for you a healthier you!

For even greater health benefits, each week, aim for:

• 5 hours of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking.
• 2 days of resistnace training for the major muscle groups; be sure to include legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms.

or

• 2 hours and 30 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, such as running or jogging.
• 2 days of resistnace training for the major muscle groups; be sure to include legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms.

Source:  CDC.gov