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(HealthDay News) -- We all know that exercise is good for us, but how much do we need at each stage of life?
The U.S. Library of Medicine suggests:
Adults should get 30 minutes of aerobic activity each day
-- in the form of walking, running, biking or swimming.
Additionally, they should practice strengthening exercises
-- such as lifting weights or climbing stairs -- twice weekly.
Children and teens should get 60 minutes of age-appropriate physical activity each day, such as playing at the playground or biking. And three days per week, they should perform muscle-strengthening and bone-strengthening exercises, such as doing push-ups, jumping jacks, playing volleyball or working with resistance bands.
Seniors, pregnant women and those with disabilities should check with a doctor to develop a personal exercise plan.
The U.S. Library of Medicine suggests:
Adults should get 30 minutes of aerobic activity each day
-- in the form of walking, running, biking or swimming.
Additionally, they should practice strengthening exercises
-- such as lifting weights or climbing stairs -- twice weekly.
Children and teens should get 60 minutes of age-appropriate physical activity each day, such as playing at the playground or biking. And three days per week, they should perform muscle-strengthening and bone-strengthening exercises, such as doing push-ups, jumping jacks, playing volleyball or working with resistance bands.
Seniors, pregnant women and those with disabilities should check with a doctor to develop a personal exercise plan.
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