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Lecture Notes

Remember that there are multiple different ways to meet the physical activity recommendations for health. First, we can achieve 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity. This is something similar to a brisk walk over the course of a week. Alternatively, you could accrue 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity, and here this would be something that feels similar to running. Or you could do any combination of those two types of activities, moderate and vigorous. In addition to that aerobic activity, it's recommended that adults get 2 days of muscle-strengthening activities, and those activities should cover all the major muscle groups in the body.