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If your heart rate increases a lot and you are breathing so hard that it is difficult to carry on a conversation, you are probably doing vigorous-intensity activity. Examples of vigorous-intensity activities include jogging, bicycling fast or uphill, singles tennis, and pushing a hand mower.
Source: Office on Women's Health in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Health benefits are gained by doing the following each week:
- 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity
- 1 hour and 15 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity
- A combination of moderate and vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity
- Muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days
This physical activity should be in addition to your routine activities of daily living, such as cleaning or spending a few minutes walking from the parking lot to your office.
Moderate Activity
During moderate-intensity activities you should notice an increase in
your heart rate, but you should still be able to talk comfortably. An
example of a moderate-intensity activity is walking on a level surface
at a brisk pace (about 3 to 4 miles per hour). Other examples include
ballroom dancing, leisurely bicycling, moderate housework, and waiting
tables.
If your heart rate increases a lot and you are breathing so hard that it is difficult to carry on a conversation, you are probably doing vigorous-intensity activity. Examples of vigorous-intensity activities include jogging, bicycling fast or uphill, singles tennis, and pushing a hand mower.
Source: Office on Women's Health in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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