The document discusses the benefits of different types of exercise including aerobic, muscle training, bone strengthening, and stretching exercises. It also provides examples of aerobic exercises like walking, weight lifting, swimming, biking, and running. Finally, it recommends that adults get at least 2.5 hours per week of moderate exercise while children and adolescents should engage in 60 minutes or more of physical activity daily.

1. Benefits of
Exercise

2. Types of Exercise
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Aerobic-make you breathe harder and
increase your heart rate.
Muscle training-strengthens muscles.
Bone strengthening- Makes bone stronger and
less likely to break.
Stretching-increase flexibility reduces chance
of injury.

3. Different ways to Exercise
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Walking
Weight lifting
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Swimming
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Riding a bike
Running

4. How much
Ages 18+
Adults should get at least 2 1/2 each week of moderateintensity aerobic physical activity
Ages 6-17
Children and adolescents should get 60 minutes+ of
physical activity daily.

5. How much
Ages 18+
Adults should get at least 2 1/2 each week of moderateintensity aerobic physical activity
Ages 6-17
Children and adolescents should get 60 minutes+ of
physical activity daily.