Minute Tip · Walking and steady movement
What does 150 minutes mean?
The weekly guideline, in plain language.
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The tip
You may have heard that adults should get 150 minutes of activity a week. Here is what that means.
Guidelines advise at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate activity a week. Or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous activity. Or a mix, where one vigorous minute counts as about two moderate ones.
Moderate means you can talk but not sing, like a brisk walk. Spread across a week, that is about 30 minutes on five days, but ten-minute pieces count too.
These are guidelines for adults in general, not a prescription for you. If you have a health condition, be as active as your abilities allow, and ask a clinician for advice.
Limits: Population-level guidelines, not an individual prescription.
Try it today
Take a comfortable 10-minute walk. Choose a familiar, safe route and walk at a pace that feels comfortable today. About 10 minutes.
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