Don't worry, the title doesn't refer to math homework. Here in the UK, the government advises all adults to do a minimum of thirty minutes of moderate exercise, five times a week. Are you managing it? What about your partner, parents or friends?
What does "moderate" mean?
What level should you be exercising at? "Moderate" activity varies depending on your age and current fitness levels. A good rule of thumb is that it should leave you slightly out of breath while you're doing it; you should be able to hold a conversation, but not to sing. After the thirty minutes are up, you should be warm and a bit sweaty.
If you can't sustain that level for thirty minutes in a row, or if you're unable to find a free half-hour stretch for exercise, it's fine to break it down into two blocks of fifteen minutes, or three blocks of ten.
(NB: Since August 2007, the Government have been stressing that interspersing some vigorous activity such as jogging and weight training is best, rather than just sticking to "moderate" levels every day. But the minimum target is still the five times thirty of moderate exercise.)
What activities could I do?
If the thought of spending thirty minutes a day plodding away on the cross-trainer or treadmill is less than appealing, here's five easy gym-free ways to clock up thirty minutes' exercise:
1. Cycle fifteen minutes to work and back instead of getting the bus.
2. Go on a brisk thirty-minute walk to the local shops, rather than driving to the supermarket.
3. Swim for half an hour - about twenty to thirty lengths, depending on your speed.
4. Take a boat out on a rowing lake for thirty minutes. Adding friends or family members to the cargo increases the resistance and your workout!
5. If you're braver than me, hit the dance floor when you're out, rather than hiding in the corner with a drink. If the thought of that makes you cringe, just put your favorite CD on at home and dance around for half an hour.
Who's meeting their five times thirty? What activities help you to get there?
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