How Much Physical Activity Do You Need?
First lets take a look at this clip:
(This has no point it’s just hilarious)
No matter what your age, you should be getting the recommended amount of exercise for each age group. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have formulated a list to help you have a better understanding about the appropriate exercise that YOU should be getting.
Let’s break it down…
Children (6 to 17 years of age)
Children and adolescents should do 60 minutes (1 hour) or more of physical activity each day.
1. Aerobic Activity
Aerobic activity should make up most of your child's 60 or more minutes of physical activity each day. This can include either moderate-intensity aerobic activity, such as brisk walking, or vigorous-intensity activity, such as running. Be sure to include vigorous-intensity aerobic activity on at least 3 days per week.
2. Muscle Strengthening
Include muscle strengthening activities, such as gymnastics or push-ups, at least 3 days per week as part of your child's 60 or more minutes.
3. Bone Strengthening
Include bone strengthening activities, such as jumping rope or running, at least 3 days per week as part of your child's 60 or more minutes.
Adults (18 to 64 years of age)
For Important Health Benefits
Adults need at least: | |
| muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days a week that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms). |
| 1 hour and 15 minutes (75 minutes) of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity (i.e., jogging or running) every week and |
| muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days a week that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms). |
| An equivalent mix of moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic activity and |
| muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days a week that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms). |
For Even Greater Health Benefits
Adults should increase their activity to: | 5 hours (300 minutes) each week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity and |
| muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days a week that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms). |
| 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes) each week of vigrous-intensity aerobic activity and |
| muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days a week that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms). |
| An equivalent mix of moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic activity and |
| muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days a week that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms). |
Older Adults (65 years of age and older)
For Important Health Benefits
Older adults need at least: | 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes) of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (i.e., brisk walking) every week and |
| muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days a week that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms). |
| 1 hour and 15 minutes (75 minutes) of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity (i.e., jogging or running) every week and |
| muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days a week that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms). |
| An equivalent mix of moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic activity and |
| muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days a week that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms). |
For Even Greater Health Benefits
Older adults should increase their activity to: | 5 hours (300 minutes) each week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity and |
| muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days a week that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms). |
| 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes) each week of vigrous-intensity aerobic activity and |
| muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days a week that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms). |
| An equivalent mix of moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic activity and |
| muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days a week that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms). |
Getting the appropriate amount of exercise is crucial to live a happy and healthy life.
*Don’t forget all the simple things you can do that I posted on my previous blog WITHOUT going to the gym. Here is another video that is very helpful:
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I really liked the animations in this blog. It was a nice introduction, and it gave a brief highlight of the different types of exercises. I think that it definitely adds a personal touch to the blog. I also like the fact that you stated the durations of aerobic workouts and combined it with strength training, and toning. Take New years for example, the biggest resolution is to loose weight or get in better shape. I think that's a good goal, except for the fact that people don't know how to get a good workout in. Your blog leads people towards a better workout, so we can all achieve that News Years resolution. I have tried to vary up my workouts, but my best results have come from doing 45 -60 minutes of cardio everyday, with either abs and back, abs and lower body, or abs with upper body.
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This blog was very interesting to read and explore. I really like how you aded your own personal touches as well as videos to help describe what you were talking about. I also really like how you have different age groups and how much time should be devoted to working out. I also made working out my new years resolution and this blog is very helpful and useful for me in the future with different stretches and exercises to explore.
ReplyDeleteI like how you made this blog your own! I also like all of the information you put in it, it gives people a lot of options for their age group. I don't usually like working out but I found somethings that I wouldn't mind trying. I feel like you found something for everyone.
ReplyDeleteGreat job with your blog! It is very eye catching and kept me engaged while surfing your page. I kept scrolling up and down to make sure I saw everything! Love all the information. You have great ideas... keep up the good work.
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