Question

The 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans include all of the following recommendations for adults EXCEPT which one:

engage in moderate intensity activities for at least 150 minutes a week

engage in brief sessions of moderate to vigorous for at least 10 minutes at a time for any health benefits

engage in muscle strengthening activities at least 2 days a week

engage in vigorous activities for at least 75 minutes a week

Answer 1

Ans.

• Incorporating physical activity in everyday lifestyle is one of the most important step that individuals of any age group can take in order to acheive the aim of improved health.
• Physical activities have a myriad of effects on our body for example promoting normal growth and development as well as better sleep pattern.
• According to many researches being carried out on relationship between health and exercies, even a short duration of physical activity can be beneficial.
• Anyone of any ethinicity, race, geneder, age or health conditions can be impacted beneficially through physical activities.
• The U.S. department of health and human services (HHS) issue the physical activity guidelines which emphasizes on the importance of being physically active.
• The central concept of this guidline is that regular engaement in physical activity for some months can result in long term benefits.
• The main recommendations of this guideline for American adults include ;

1. Engage in moderate intensity activities for at least 150 minutes a week.
2. Engage in muscle strengthening activities at least 2 days a week.
3. Engage in vigorous activities for at least 75 minutes a week.