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Adults should do at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week.

What we found

Adults should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate activity each week. That is about 30 minutes a day on 5 days.

Why we gave this result

WHO and CDC both recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week for adults.

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