exercises

Exercise Guide for Adults

Regular physical activity provides health benefits to people, some of which are: helps you lose weight, strengthens the immune system, relieves stress, improves mood, increases energy and helps you sleep better.

However, many people do not know how much physical activity you can practice each day or week.

Here is a guide of exercise for adults:

How much exercise is enough?

It is recommended that adults aged 19 to 64 years practice two types of physical activity per week: aerobic activity and strength training.

How you can distribute physical activity a week?

Option A:
150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) of physical activity to moderate intensity aerobic as cycling or brisk walking (per week)
2 or more days per week of strength training (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms)

Option B:
75 minutes (1 hour and 15 minutes) of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity (per week)
2 or more days per week of strength training (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms)
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