The ever popular question.  How much exercise is needed to be healthy?

Well, according to the American College of Sports Medicine(ACSM) and the American Heart Association (AHA) you need to do perform the following:

                Moderate intensity exercise (you can talk complete sentences) for 30 minutes 5x per week
                                                                            OR
                20 minutes of vigorous activity (may be difficult to talk complete sentences) 3x per week
                                                                            AND
                            8-10 strength training exercises w/8-12 repetitions each.  2x per week.

I hope this helps. You can break the activity into 10 minute segments if you need to total 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity and also combine moderate activity w/vigorous activity to reach the recommendations.  Notice the addition of the strengthening piece!!!

I can help you come up with a way to make this a part of your life if you are not currently reaching these minimum guidelines.  Call or email me for ideas.

You need to make time for your health otherwise you may end up making time for illness!!