Which percentage of american adults do not exercise on a regular basis? a. 40% b. 50% c. 55% d. 60%

50% of American adults do not exercise regularly.

Regular exercise is important to maintain a healthy body and mind. The recommended amount and intensity of physical activity varies according to ages and health condition. For an adult, the recommended time is 150 minutes per week for a moderate-intensity activity or 75 minutes per week for vigorous-intensity activity, or a combination of these two activities. You can break this into 25 minutes a day for 3 days a week.

Moderate-intensity activities such as brisk walking, swimming for leisure, gardening, and doubles tennis. A moderate level of activity noticeably increases your heart rate and breathing rate.

Vigorous-intensity activities including running, jogging, hill walking, aerobic dance, lap swimming, and martial art. Vigorous exercise also known as a hard exercise is a physical activity that produces a higher heart rate and rapid breathing. Vigorous exercise offers greater cardiovascular benefits than moderate-intensity workouts.  

Physical activity gives many benefits, such as improving cardiovascular fitness, helping with relaxation, and reducing tension and stress. To start your exercise regime, create a personal fitness program to suit your lifestyle and your current health condition.  

Planning a fitness program

Lifestyle choices

The physical pyramid

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