What is considered regular physical activity?
Experts agree regular physical activity includes the following: Moderate intensity activity of at least 30 minutes per day, for 5 or more days of the week. Vigorous intensity activity of at least 20 to 60 minutes per day, or more days of the week. Here are some examples of how many calories you burn per hour by doing different types of exercising: 180 Calories for Stretching 220 Calories for Weight Lifting (light workout) 280 Calories for Walking (less than 3.5 mph) 290 Calories for Bicycling (less than 10 mph) 330 Calories for Light Gardening 330 calories for Dancing 330 Calories for Playing Golf (walking and carrying clubs) 370 Calories for Hiking 440 Calories for Heavy Yard Work (chopping wood) 440 Calories for Weight lifting (heavy workout) 440 Calories for Playing Basketball (continuous activity) 460 Calories for Walking (greater than 4.
