Physical Activity Guidelines

The Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week.

The Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that adults get at least 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity each week.

The Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that adults do muscle-strengthening activities at least 2 days per week.

The Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that adults do aerobic activity for at least 30 minutes each session.

Physical activity is associated with many health benefits, including reduced risk of chronic diseases, improved mental health, and improved sleep quality. It is not associated with an increased risk of injury.

The Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that children and adolescents get at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day.

Playing sports, walking, and biking are all types of physical activity that children and adolescents can do. Watching TV is not a type of physical activity.

The Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that children and adolescents do muscle-strengthening activities at least 3 days per week.

The Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that children and adolescents do aerobic activity for at least 30 minutes each session.

Physical activity is associated with many health benefits for children and adolescents, including improved academic performance, reduced risk of obesity, and improved social skills. It is not associated with an increased risk of injury.

The Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that pregnant women get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week.

Walking, swimming, and biking are all types of physical activity that pregnant women can do. Contact sports are not recommended for pregnant women.

The Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that pregnant women do muscle-strengthening activities at least 2 days per week.

The Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that pregnant women do aerobic activity for at least 30 minutes each session.

Physical activity is associated with many health benefits for pregnant women, including reduced risk of gestational diabetes, reduced risk of preeclampsia, and improved mood. It is not associated with an increased risk of miscarriage.