80% of Americans don’t meet recommended activity levels, contributing to rising rates of preventable chronic diseases. The good news? Exercise positively impacts seven of the ten most common chronic conditions, highlighting its critical role in improving health outcomes. This raises an important question: ARE YOU GETTING ENOUGH ACTIVITY? Here are the current guidelines: • Preschool-aged children (ages 3–5): GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR WORKOUTS
Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health, reducing the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, stroke, dementia, and obesity. It also boosts mood, sleep, and overall quality of life. Despite these benefits,
At least 3 hours of physical activity daily • Children and adolescents (ages 6–17): At least 60 minutes of activity a day • Adults: 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity weekly and muscle-strengthening activities on at least two days • Older adults (ages 65 and older): Same as the adults above
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