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EXERCISE GUIDELINES
The American Council of Sports Medicine (A.C.S.M.) recommends the
following exercise guidelines, for healthy aerobic activity:
Frequency:
Exercise 3 to 5 days each week.
Warm-up:
Warm-up 5 to 10 minutes before aerobic activity.
Duration:
Maintain your exercise intensity for 20 to 60 minutes.
Cool Down:
Gradually decrease the intensity of your workout, then
stretch to cool down during the last 5 to 10 minutes.
NOTE:
If weight loss is major goal, participate in your aerobic activity at
least 30 minutes for five or more days each week.
