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2.5 hours of moderate to vigorous aerobic activity

Muscle strengthening activities using major muscle groups at least twice a week

What is moderate aerobic activity?

Moderate-intensity aerobic activity makes you breathe harder and your heart beat faster. You should be able to talk, but not sing.

Examples of moderate activity include walking quickly, skating and bike riding.

What is vigorous aerobic activity?

Vigorous-intensity aerobic activity makes your heart rate increase quite a bit and you won’t be able to say more than a few words without needing to catch your breath.

Examples of vigorous activity include running, basketball, soccer and cross-country skiing.

What are strengthening activities?

Muscle-strengthening activities build up your muscles. With bone-strengthening activities, your muscles push and pull against your bones. This helps make your bones stronger.

Examples of muscle-strengthening activities include push-ups and sit-ups, lifting weights, climbing stairs and digging in the garden.
Examples of bone-strengthening activities include running, walking and yoga.

Break up long periods of sitting as often as possible