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How Do I Know if I'm Doing Enough Physical Activity to Stay Healthy?

If you are not sure, you're probably doing activities in the light to moderate range on the chart below. You need to work towards adding up 60 minutes of activities a day in periods of at least 10 minutes each. It's really pretty easy. Remember, every little bit counts!

Time needed depends on effort

Very Light Effort

Light Effort
60 minutes

Moderate Effort
30-60 min.

VigorousEffort

Maximum Effort

Strolling
Dusting

Light walking
Volleyball
Easy Gardening
Stretching

Brisk Walking
Biking
Raking leaves
Swimming
Dancing
Water aerobics

Aerobics
Jogging
Hockey
Basketball
Fast swimming
Fast Dancing

Sprinting
Racting

 

Range needed to stay healthy

 

 
10 minutes 60 minutes

20 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes

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Last Updated: 2003-10-08

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