Health Beat: Staying in shape

If you're 65 years of age or older, are generally fit and have no limiting health conditions, you can follow these guidelines:

Older adults need at least:

Two and 1/2 hours of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (i.e., brisk walking) every week, AND

muscle-strengthening activities on two or more days a week that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms).

OR

One hour and 15 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity (i.e., jogging or running) every week, AND

muscle-strengthening activities on two or more days a week that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms).

OR

An equivalent mix of moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, AND

muscle-strengthening activities on two or more days a week that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms).