DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
ADOLESCENCE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND EMERGING ADULTHOOD
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150 minutes (e.g., 30 minutes, 5x per week)
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30 minutes (e.g., 6 minutes, 5x per week)
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500 minutes (e.g., 100 minutes, 5x per week)
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none ____ exercise does not seem to have consistent benefits in the research
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Detailed explanation-1: -Each week adults need 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and 2 days of muscle strengthening activity, according to the current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.
Detailed explanation-2: -Older Adults (65 years and older) At least 150 minutes a week of moderate intensity activity such as brisk walking. At least 2 days a week of activities that strengthen muscles. Activities to improve balance such as standing on one foot. Aim for the recommended activity level but be as active as one is able.
Detailed explanation-3: -How much: Ideally, at least 30 minutes a day, at least five days a week. Examples: Brisk walking, running, swimming, cycling, playing tennis and jumping rope. Heart-pumping aerobic exercise is the kind that doctors have in mind when they recommend at least 150 minutes per week of moderate activity.
Detailed explanation-4: -According to a well-being survey of 335, 050 adults done by Gallup polls, 51.6 percent of Americans report exercising three or more days per week for at least 30 minutes. Not surprisingly, demographics played a role in the likelihood of a person getting regular exercise.
Detailed explanation-5: -Summary: Only 15 percent of children achieve the recommended daily average of at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and only 8 percent achieve the school-time recommendation of 30 minutes, shows a new American study.