Table 6.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention exercise guidelines for adults over age 65

Substantial health benefits	2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes) of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week Muscle strengthening activities 2 or more days per week 1 hour and 15 minutes (75 minutes) of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity
Additional health benefits	5 hours (300 minutes) of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week Muscle strengthening activities 2 or more days per week 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes) of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity

Adapted from: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Physical activities for older adults. Available at: www.cdc.gov/features/activity-older-adults/index.html. Accessed: 18/02/2016.