Weekly Activity Check for adults 50+
What it does
You tell us roughly what you did last week. We compare it with what U.S. and WHO guidelines advise: 150 to 300 minutes of moderate activity, muscle-strengthening on 2 or more days, and, for adults 65 and over, balance work. Then we suggest one small place to start.
How to read the result
A minute of vigorous effort counts as about two minutes of moderate effort, the way the guidelines count it. Falling short of a number is a starting point, not a failure: some activity is better than none, and every bit counts toward the week. If a health condition keeps you from reaching these amounts, do what your body allows and ask a clinician what that looks like for you.
Read more in How much exercise do adults over 50 need?, or start with walking, strength, or balance.
