“I may not be there yet, but I’m closer than I was yesterday”
There are many benefits to physical activity including helping to reduce and control weight. Beyond that, physical activity reduces the risk for many chronic diseases including type 2 diabetes, some cancers, and heart disease. Also, physical activity helps improve mood and increases your chances of living a longer and healthier life!
Physical Activity Recommendations:
Children and Adolescents: 60 minutes or more of physical activity every day.
Adults: 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes) of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (example: brisk walking) each week and muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days per week that work all major muscle groups
Or: 1 hour and 15 minutes (75 minutes) vigorous-intensity aerobic (example: jogging, running) activity and muscle-strengthening activities on2 or more days per week that work all major muscle groups
Aerobic activity (cardio) makes your heart beat faster and can be as short as 10 minutes at a time!
Choose from these categories:
Moderate-intensity aerobic activity
· Walking fast
· Doing water aerobics
· Riding a bike
· Zumba/Dancing
Vigorous-intensity aerobic activity
· Jogging/ running
· Swimming laps
· Riding a bike fast
· Playing basketball
Muscle Strengthening Activities
· Lifting weights
· Working with resistance bands
· Push ups, sit ups, abdominal workouts
· Yoga
Physical Activity Recommendations:
Children and Adolescents: 60 minutes or more of physical activity every day.
Adults: 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes) of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (example: brisk walking) each week and muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days per week that work all major muscle groups
Or: 1 hour and 15 minutes (75 minutes) vigorous-intensity aerobic (example: jogging, running) activity and muscle-strengthening activities on2 or more days per week that work all major muscle groups
Aerobic activity (cardio) makes your heart beat faster and can be as short as 10 minutes at a time!
Choose from these categories:
Moderate-intensity aerobic activity
· Walking fast
· Doing water aerobics
· Riding a bike
· Zumba/Dancing
Vigorous-intensity aerobic activity
· Jogging/ running
· Swimming laps
· Riding a bike fast
· Playing basketball
Muscle Strengthening Activities
· Lifting weights
· Working with resistance bands
· Push ups, sit ups, abdominal workouts
· Yoga