How active should you be?

Both strength and aerobics 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 to 60 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise 4 to 7 days per week.

Moderate aerobic activities

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

Vigorous activities

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

Muscle strengthening activities

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

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