These guidelines provided physical activity recommendations for people aged six years and older, including those with many chronic health conditions and disabilities.
The main message is that regular physical activity over months and years can produce long-term health benefits and reduce the risk of many diseases.
The second edition includes new evidence that shows physical activity also has many immediate health benefits such as reduced anxiety and blood pressure.
HHS also produced a consumer friendly communications campaign, Move Your Way, which provides tools and resources for the public to help them meet the Guidelines.
Moderate activities are those such as ballroom and line dancing, biking on level ground or with a few hills, general gardening, walking briskly, and water aerobics.
Muscle-strengthening activities should include all of the major muscle groups, such as legs, hips, back, chest, stomach, shoulders, and arms.
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