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Choosing an Activity

It is recommended that physical activity be a part of your daily routine. Ideally, adults should engage in 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity daily or at least 5 days in the week. What types of physical activities are good?

  • See Recommended Quantity and Quality of Exercise for Developing and Maintaining Cardiorespiratory and Muscular Fitness, and Flexibility in Healthy Adults from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM, 1998)

Physical activities are categorized into three basic types: aerobic exercise, strength exercise and flexibility exercise. If possible, one should try to incorporate each type of exercise into their weekly schedule.