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Home » Making Activity Happen » Health Partners » Recommended Physical Activity Guidelines » Recommended Guidelines for Adults (19 - 64 Years)

Recommended Guidelines for Adults (19 - 64 Years)

Adults should do some type of physical activity every day. Any type of activity is good for you. The more you do the better.

Adults should:

  • do strengthening activities that work all the major muscles (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms) on at least 2 days a week (e.g.: resistance training, Yoga, carrying heavy shopping, heavy gardening)
  • do at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity a week or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity activity a week (e.g.: brisk walking, cycling, swimming, dancing)
  • reduce time spent sitting or lying down and break up long periods of not moving with some activity.

You can also achieve your weekly activity target with:

  • several short sessions of very vigorous intensity activity
  • a mix of moderate, vigorous and very vigorous intensity activity

For more information see the Physical Activity for Adults and older Adults infographic

  • 3 Physical Activity For Adults And Older Adults 3 Physical Activity For Adults And Older Adults (PDF, 550 Kb)

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