Ensuring that you get enough physical activity will go a long way toward good health and improving your overall quality of life. Although the benefits of physical activity far outweigh the possibility of adverse outcomes, you should still start gradually and perform the types of physical activity appropriate for your current fitness level. To get enough physical activity for good health, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommends the following activities for adults:

• Move more and sit less throughout the day. Some physical activity is better than none.
• Perform at least 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) to 300 minutes (5 hours) a week of moderate-intensity, or 75 minutes (1 hour and 15 minutes) to 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity, or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic activity. Preferably, spread aerobic activity throughout the week.
• Perform muscle-strengthening activities of moderate or greater intensity and that involve all major muscle groups on two or more days a week, as these activities provide additional health benefits.

Additionally, do activities that you enjoy, be it weightlifting, walking, yoga, swimming, and biking, because almost any exercise is helpful.

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