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Engage in regular physical activity to promote health, psychological well-being, and a healthy body weight.

To reduce the risk of chronic disease in adulthood: engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity, above usual activity, at work or home on most days of the week.

To help manage body weight and prevent gradual, unhealthy body weight gain in adulthood: engage in approximately 60 minutes of moderate - to - vigorous intensity activity on most days of the week while not increasing the amount of calories you normally eat.

To sustain weight loss in adulthood: participate in at least 60 to 90 minutes of daily moderateintensity physical activity while not exceeding caloric intake requirements. Some people may need to consult with a healthcare provider before participating in this level of activity.

Achieve physical fitness by including cardiovascular conditioning, stretching exercises for flexibility, and resistance exercises or calisthenics for muscle strength and endurance.

 
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