I understand now that activity doesnt necessarily mean exercise, but how much activity and how much exercise do I need if I am normal weight and dont want to put on weight?
In a companion FAQ in this series it is recommended that for general health, adults should put aside 30 minutes (or more) for moderate exercise (e.g., brisk walking and light weight-training) each day. This is in addition to any incidental activity (see previous section). The 30+ minutes of planned activity does not have to be taken all at once. Many people would find three lots of 10 minutes of moderately vigorous exercise more convenient (and easier to complete) than one session of 30 minutes. A suitable level of intensity of exercise is one that increases your rate of breathing so that you are still be able to talk normally (just), but not to sing. If you can find the time and motivation, it is also worthwhile engaging in 20+ minutes of vigorous activity (e.g., jogging, fast swimming, fast cycling) several days per week. Vigorous activity makes you breathe much harder than moderate activity; examples of other activities that are suitable include singles tennis, squash, aerobics, row
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