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Problem:Any activity can count as cardio/aerobic exercise as long as it meets the 3 requirements above (frequency of 3-5 days a week, moderate intensity, and lasts at least 20 minutes per session). It's important to not confuse "activity" with "exercise." Not everything you do that's activity is the same thing. Adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week. 1 Exercise recommendations can be met through 30-60 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise (five days per week) or 20-60 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise (three days per week). Use each of the methods periodically to add variety to your workouts. 1 Continuous training is the most common method of aerobic exercise. It involves sustaining one exercise intensity for several minutes 20-60 minutes (or more for long-distance training) at a time. Performing the recommended 150 minutes per week of cardio exercises, 30-60 minutes of low to moderate intensity exercise per day for 5 days or 20-30 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise 3 times per week is enough to reap the benefits and provide you with noticeable results. Check with your doctor before starting an exercise program. 1 Get more about exercise safety tips for beginners. 2 Choose an activity you enjoy. You are more likely to stick with it. 3 Always warm up for at least 5-10 minutes before starting your activity. 4 Start slowly and listen to your body. Go at a pace that feels good to you. Each week you can increase speed or duration, but do not increase it by more than 5-10% each week. As your fitness level increases gradually, increase the number of sessions per week and the intensity or length of the sessions until you are performing 3-5 sessions of 60 minutes a week at a moderate to high intensity. Continuous training is the most common method of aerobic exercise. 1 It involves sustaining one exercise intensity for several minutes 20-60 minutes (or more for long-distance training) at a time. 2 Interval training involves alternating between higher and lower intensity intervals throughout one workout. Frequency: Number of aerobic exercise sessions per week. Aim for a minimum of 3 days per week with no more than 2 days off between sessions. Gradually work your way up to 5 or 6 days per week. Frequency is especially important when it comes to weight loss since more cardio sessions will help you burn more calories. Give yourself at least 1 to 2 days off from aerobic exercise each week. Intensity: How hard you should exercise during each session Aerobic exercise should take place at a "moderate" intensity level (not too easy, not too hard). Here are some additional benefits of aerobic exercise: 1 Reduce belly fat. 2 Promotes brain growth. 3 Prevents stress. 4 Promotes focus. 5 Interrupts anxiety. 6 Regulates depression. How Much Aerobic Exercise Should You Do? When considering the guidelines for aerobic exercise, keep the FITT principles in mind (Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type). Frequency: Number of aerobic exercise sessions per week Aim for a minimum of 3 days per week with no more than 2 days off between sessions. Query: how long should you perform aerobic exercise to obtain cardio benefit
Solution:
Adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week.