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 30-60 minutes of moderate intensity exercise four to seven 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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