Not Sure How Much Exercise is Enough Exercise? Here’s what the CDC has to say.

We should all be exercising – but you knew that already. How much and what kind of exercise can be confusing. Here’s what I found in the June 2015 edition of the Nutrition Action Newsletter from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (note: these recommendations are for adults.)

To start improving your health do:

ü  150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity each week. You can choose from activities such as walking, water aerobics, bicycling, tennis and dancing OR

ü  75 minutes of rigorous aerobic activity each week. You can chose from activities such as jogging, running, swimming, hiking, jump roping.

To increase your health even more do:

ü  300 minutes of moderate aerobic activity each week OR

ü  150 minutes of rigorous aerobic activity each week.

The CDC also recommends:

ü  2 or more sessions a week of muscle strengthening exercises

ü  Be sure to include all the major muscle groups – legs, hips, back, chest, arms, shoulders and abdomen.

So, now that you know, what are you waiting for? See you at the gym …

Until Next Time,

Dr. Sheila

www.DrSheilaForman.com

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