Guideline for how much exercise we should be doing (Only 24% of adults meet the weekly recommended requirement)

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Recommendations for Adults​

• Get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity, or a combination of both, preferably spread throughout the week.
• Add moderate- to high-intensity muscle-strengthening activity (such as resistance or weights) on at least 2 days per week.
• Spend less time sitting. Even light-intensity activity can offset some of the risks of being sedentary.
• Gain even more benefits by being active at least 300 minutes (5 hours) per week.
• Increase amount and intensity gradually over time.

According to the CDC, only around 24.2% of adults in the United States meet the recommended physical activity guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities, meaning that only about a quarter of the population meets the average weekly exercise requirement