Facebook Twitter LinkedIn What do federal guidelines recommend for weekly physical activity? 75 minutes of light exercise 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise 200 minutes of vigorous exercise 60 minutes of resistance training only Ongoing exercise is one of the best things you can do for your brain! The guidelines break down to five 30-minute sessions of moderate-intensity exercise (e.g., swimming, walking) every week, plus two or three sessions of resistance exercises, like lifting weights. Check out this article for exercise ideas.
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