How Much Exercise Do Adults Really Need?
I know it is sometimes confusing to figure out how much exercise we, as adults, really need. So I pulled some good information from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) that I thought would be good to share. Physical activity is anything that gets your body moving. According to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans , you need to do two types of physical activity each week to improve your health–aerobic and muscle-strengthening. For Important Health Benefits Adults need at least: 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes) of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (i.e., brisk walking) every week and muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days a week that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms). 1 hour and 15 minutes (75 minutes) of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity (i.e., jogging or running) every week and muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days a week that work all major muscle grou