Americans Should Exercise 2.5 Hours a Week
Posted on: Tuesday, 7 October 2008, 15:00 CDT
Adults should have 2.5 hours a week of moderate aerobic physical activity, but children should have at least one hour a day, U.S. health officials said.
The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans were released Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
In addition to 2.5 hours a week of moderate physical activity, or one hour and 15 minutes of vigorous physical activity a week such as water aerobics or ballroom dancing, adults should incorporate muscle strengthening activities, such as weight training, push-ups, sit-ups, or heavy gardening, at least two days a week, the guidelines say.
If a chronic condition prohibits an older adult's ability to follow these guidelines, they should be as physically active as their abilities and conditions allow under the guidance of a healthcare provider.
Children should have one hour or more of moderate or vigorous aerobic physical activity a day, including vigorous intensity physical activity at least three days a week. Children and adolescents should incorporate muscle-strengthening activities, such as rope climbing or sit-ups, three days a week.
Moderate intensity aerobic activities include hiking, skateboarding, bicycle riding and brisk walking, while vigorous aerobic activities include running or sports such as soccer, basketball and ice or field hockey.
Source: United Press International
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