Exercise regularly and reduce sedentary activities to promote
health, psychological well-being, and a healthy body weight.
To reduce the risk of chronic disease in adulthood, engage
in at least 30 minutes of moderate or intense physical activity at work or
home on most days of the week.
For most people, greater health benefits can be obtained
by exercising more vigorously or for a longer duration.
To help manage weight and prevent slow, unhealthy weight
gain in adulthood, engage in approximately 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous
intensity activity on most days of the week while not increasing caloric
intake.
To sustain weight loss in adulthood, exercise 60 to 90
minutes daily, at moderate intensity while not increasing calorie intake.
Consult a health care provider before starting a vigorous
exercise program.
