Recommendations for physical activity

Adults aged 18–64 should do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week, or at least 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise per week, or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity activity.

Aerobic activity should last at least 10 minutes.

For additional health benefits, adults should increase their moderate-intensity aerobic exercise to 300 minutes per week or engage in 150 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise per week or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity activity.

Muscle-strengthening activities should be performed involving the main muscle groups 2 or more days a week.

Adults aged 18–64 should do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week or at least 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise per week or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity activity.

Aerobic activity should be performed during bouts lasting at least 10 minutes.

For additional health benefits, adults should increase their moderate-intensity aerobic exercise to 300 minutes per week or engage in 150 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise per week or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity activity.

Muscle-strengthening activities should be performed involving the main muscle groups 2 or more days a week.