HHS Announces Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
Adults gain substantial health benefits from two and a half hours a week of
moderate aerobic physical activity, and children benefit from an hour or more of physical activity a day, according to
the new Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. The comprehensive set of recommendations for people of all
ages and physical conditions was released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The guidelines
are designed so people can easily fit physical activity into their daily plan and incorporate activities they enjoy.
Physical activity benefits children and adolescents, young and middle-aged adults, older adults, and those in every
studied racial and ethnic group. Read more...