Question

Explain the weekly activity requirements for adults and what exercises and activities one can do to meet these requirements.

Answer 1

Answer: According to the World Health Organization, a healthy adult should do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercises OR 75 minutes of high-intensity aerobic exercises during the week. It is also possible to mix both intensities up to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity or 150 minutes of high-intensity exercises.

A few examples of moderate-intesity aerobic exercises are dancing, playing tennis, cycling, etc. High-intensity aerobic exercises are running, hiking, swimming, jumping rope, among others.

Answer 2

A healthy adult should get 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week