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How Active Should You Be to Stay Healthy? Recommended Exercise Levels for Adults

Both strength and aerobic exercises can help you stay healthy and fit. The amount of exercise you do really depends on your age.

Adults 19-64:

It is recommended that you engage in 30-60 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise four to seven days per week.

Which Moderate Intensity Exercises Can Help You Stay Active?

  • Walking
  • Swimming
  • Cycling
  • Mowing the lawn
  • Tennis
  • Hiking
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball

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What Vigorous Activities Improve Your Fitness and Endurance?

  • Running
  • Rugby
  • Football
  • Skipping
  • Hockey
  • Gymnastics
  • Boxing/martial arts

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Muscle-Strengthening Activities: Which Exercises Help Build a Stronger Body?

  • Weight lifting
  • Resistance training
  • Push-ups and sit-ups
  • Yoga

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