The key to a healthier life? Move more and sit less.
less, according to the latest update to the physical activity guidelines released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It’s the first time in 10 years the document has been given a refresher.JAMA
Here’s what stayed the same: Experts still recommend that adults log at least 150 minutes to 300 minutes moderate-intensity each week, or 75 minutes to 150 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity, like running. An equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic activity would work, too.
You’re probably already familiar with those numbers, but they definitely deserve repeating, since the majority of Americans are falling short of those guidelines.
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