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MOVE YOUR BODY
IT STRENGTHENS MUSCLES AND BONES, IMPROVES CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH, INCREASES FLEXIBILITY AND BALANCE, REDUCES THE RISK OF CHRONIC DISEASES, IMPROVES SLEEP QUALITY, BOOSTS MOODS AND REDUCES STRESS AND ANXIETY.
As a general rule, you should aim for a minimum of 30 minutes 5 times a week ie 150 minutes of moderate activity per week (or 75 minutes of vigorous activity per week).
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Include in these sessions, strength training for all major muscle groups (twice a week too if you can).
You do not have to do all your exercises in one go. You can split your 30 minutes into 10-minute bouts.
(If you want to lose weight, keep off lost weight or meet specific fitness goals, you may need to exercise more).
Moderate aerobic exercise includes activities such as brisk walking, biking, swimming, and mowing the lawn for example.
Vigorous aerobic exercise includes activities such as running, swimming laps and aerobic dancing.
