Physical Activity Guidelines- Center of Disease Control and Prevention
Adults:
2 1/2 hours of moderate-intensity aerobic activity every week and muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days a week or 1 hour and 15 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity every week.
Children:
60 or more minutes of physical activity each day and muscle strengthening activities at least 3 days per week as part of the 60 minutes.
Older Adults:
2 1/2 hours of moderate-intensity aerobic activity every week and muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days a week or 1 hour and 15 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity every week.
Healthy Pregnant or Postpartum Women:
2 1/2 hours per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity.
Keys to Exercise Success with Pre-Exercise Health Survey
Blue Zones. Five pockets around the world where people live the longest, healthiest lives. These are called the Blue Zones. Try the Vitality Compass. www.bluezones.com
Family Mealtimes: family meals are positively associated with improved dietary quality, prevention of overweight, enhanced language acquisition and academic performance, improved social skills and family unity, and a reduction in risk-taking behaviors. www.family-mealtimes.org www.mypyramid.gov
