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Adults should perform at least 150–300 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (or 75–150 minutes of vigorous-intensity) to achieve substantial health benefits.
Aim for 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity (like brisk walking) per week. You can split this into 30 minutes, 5 days a week. If you prefer higher intensity, 75 minutes is sufficient. Add muscle-strengthening exercises on 2 or more days a week for extra benefits.
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For substantial health benefits, adults should perform at least 150–300 min/wk of moderate-intensity, 75–150 min/wk of vigorous-intensity, or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic activity.
Why this rating
Based on US and WHO guidelines cited as standard primary care recommendations.
Source
An Overview of Current Physical Activity Recommendations in Primary Care
Yun Jun Yang · Korean Journal of Family Medicine · 2019
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