Patient-Friendly Explanation

Health guidelines recommend about 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity activity each week for general health, which is roughly 30 minutes on most days, such as brisk walking. For weight loss and keeping the weight off, more activity, often 200 to 300 minutes a week, tends to work better. Adding strength exercises on two or more days helps preserve muscle.

Clinical Definition

The World Health Organization and Singapores Health Promotion Board recommend that adults accumulate 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity, or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous-intensity, aerobic activity weekly, together with muscle-strengthening activities involving all major muscle groups on two or more days. For weight loss and prevention of weight regain, evidence supports progressing toward 200 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity activity weekly, with the prescription individualised according to baseline fitness, joint health, and cardiovascular risk.

Why It Matters

Clear activity targets remove the guesswork from exercise. The doctors at NuLifeCare Singapore tailor activity plans to your current fitness level so you can increase your exercise load safely and sustainably.