Check Your Current Exercise Habits

Healthylife® Weigh

Part 5

Fitness concept with sneakers dumbbells headphones and bottle of water.

How would you describe your current exercise habits?

*  I do not engage in additional exercise beyond my daily activities.

*  I exercise 1-3 times per week, for at least 30 minutes at a time.

*  I exercise most days of the week, for at least 30 minutes at a time.

*  I sit most of the day for my job.

*  I am on my feet most of the day for my job.

*  I am very active during most of the day for my job.

What are your favorite ways to be physically active?

Recommendation: Be physically active for at least 2 ½ hours (150 minutes) per week. You can do this in blocks of time that you choose. Any amount of physical activity counts toward the weekly amount.

*  Have a chronic health problem, such as heart disease or diabetes.

*  Have high blood pressure.

*  Feel faint or very dizzy when you try to exercise.

*  Have an injury or bone or joint problems, such as arthritis, that has been or could become aggravated by exercise.

© American Institute for Preventive Medicine