KEY POINTS
- Physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health.
- Adults need at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a week, such as 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.
- Adults also need 2 days of muscle-strengthening activity each week.
Recommendations for adults
Physical activity is anything that gets your body moving. Physical activity supports physical and mental health. The benefits of physical activity make it one of the most important things you can do for your health.
According to the current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, adults need 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a week. This can also be 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity physical activity. In addition, adults need at least 2 days of muscle-strengthening activity each week.
We know 150 minutes of physical activity each week sounds like a lot, but you don’t have to do it all at once. It could be 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week. You can spread your activity out during the week and break it up into smaller chunks of time.
Move more, sit less.
Some physical activity is better than none. Adults who sit less and do any amount of moderate- or vigorous-intensity physical activity gain some health benefits.
For even greater health benefits
If you go beyond 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity, or 75 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity activity or an equivalent combination, you’ll gain even more health benefits.
Source: https://www.cdc.gov/physical-activity-basics/guidelines/adults.html