Physical Activity
Getting the appropriate amounts of exercise is important
for the health of both kids and dogs!
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The following are recommended physical activity guidelines from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
Children and Adolescents (aged 6–17)
- Children and adolescents should do 1 hour (60 minutes) or more of physical activity
every day.
- Most of the 1 hour or more a day should be either moderate- or vigorous-intensity
aerobic physical activity.
- As part of their daily physical activity, children and adolescents should do vigorous-intensity
activity on at least 3 days per week. They also should do muscle-strengthening and
bone-strengthening activity on at least 3 days per week.
Adults (aged 18-64)
- Adults should do 2 hours and 30 minutes a week of moderate-intensity, or 1 hour
and 15 minutes (75 minutes) a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity,
or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic physical
activity. Aerobic activity should be performed in episodes of at least 10 minutes,
preferably spread throughout the week.
- Additional health benefits are provided by increasing to 5 hours (300 minutes) a
week of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity, or 2 hours and 30 minutes
a week of vigorous-intensity physical activity, or an equivalent combination of
both.
- Adults should also do muscle-strengthening activities that involve all major muscle
groups performed on 2 or more days per week.
Older Adults (aged 65 and older)
- Older adults should follow the adult guidelines. If this is not possible due to
limiting chronic conditions, older adults should be as physically active as their
abilities allow. They should avoid inactivity. Older adults should do exercises
that maintain or improve balance if they are at risk of falling.
*For all individuals, some activity is better than none. Physical activity is safe
for almost everyone, and the health benefits of physical activity far outweigh the
risks. People without diagnosed chronic conditions (such as diabetes, heart disease,
or osteoarthritis) and who do not have symptoms (e.g., chest pain or pressure, dizziness,
or joint pain) do not need to consult with a health care provider about physical
activity.
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