New Physical Activity Guidelines for Older Adults

For older adults to maintain health and reduce the risk of chronic disease, the guidelines recommend:

• Check with your health care provider before starting an exercise program
• Do moderately intense aerobic exercise 30 minutes a day, five days a week
     Or
• Do vigorously intense aerobic exercise 20 minutes a day, 3 days a week
     And
• Do eight to 10 strength-training exercises, 10-15 repetitions of each exercise twice to three times per week
     And
• If you are at risk of falling, perform balance exercises
     And
• Have a physical activity plan.