Exercise and physical activity are good for everyone, especially older adults! Aiming for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity — working hard enough to raise your heart rate and break a sweat — each week is a good place to start. If you can’t meet this goal right away, try to be as physically active as possible. Even doing household chores can count as a physical activity. Most importantly, doing something is better than doing nothing at all!
The benefits of being active include maintaining muscle mass, participating in social outings, keeping up with grandchildren, and staying as independent as possible.
Learn more about how much physical activity you need.
