If you have a chronic medical condition please consult
a physician before starting any exercise program.
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Los Angeles County
Department of Public Health
Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Health Program
3530 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 800
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Tel: (213) 351-7887
Fax: (213) 351-0759
pacvh@ph.lacounty.gov
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Physical Activity Recommendations
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Children and adolescents should do 60 minutes (1 hour) or more of physical activity each day
Aerobic Activity:
Aerobic activity should make up most of your child's 60 or more minutes of physical activity each
day. This can include either moderate-intensity aerobic activity, such as brisk walking, or
vigorous-intensity activity, such as running. Be sure to include vigorous-intensity aerobic activity
on at least 3 days per week.
Muscle Strengthening:
Include muscle strengthening activities, such as gymnastics or push-ups, at least 3 days per week
as part of your child's 60 or more minutes.
Bone Strengthening:
Include bone strengthening activities, such as jumping rope or running, at least 3 days per week as
part of your child's 60 or more minutes.
Source:
CDC Physical Activity Website
Weekly, adults need at least:
2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes) of moderate-intensity aerobic activity(i.e., brisk walking)
AND
muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days a week that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms).
OR
1 hour and 15 minutes (75 minutes) of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity(i.e., jogging or running)
AND
muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days a week that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms).
Source:
CDC Physical Activity Website
Weekly, older adults need at least:
2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes) of moderate-intensity aerobic activity(i.e., brisk walking)
AND
muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days a week that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms).
OR
1 hour and 15 minutes (75 minutes) of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity(i.e., jogging or running)
AND
muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days a week that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms).
Source:
CDC Physical Activity Website
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