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Physical Activity Guidelines
A single session of physical activity can produce instant health benefits such as improved sleep, reduced blood pressure, and reduced anxiety symptoms.
Adults should move more and sit less throughout the day. Some physical activity is better than none. Adults who sit less and do any amount of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity gain some health benefits.
Pick activities you like. Every bit adds up and health benefits increase as you spend more time being active.
Use the ‘Talk Test’ to gauge your level of intensity.
If you are doing a moderate intensity activity, you can talk, but not sing during the activity.
If you are doing a vigorous intensity activity, you will not be able to say more than a few words without taking a breath.
Light intensity activities require the least amount of effort, compared to moderate and vigorous activities.
Examples include:
Moderate intensity activities require more effort than light activities.
Examples include:
Vigorous or high intensity activities require the highest amount of effort to complete the activity.
Examples include:
Walk. Run. Dance. Play. What’s Your Move? Check out the Move Your Way interactive Activity Planner to help plan you and your family’s weekly physical activity.
This post was last updated on November 9th, 2022 at 5:42 PM
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