The Health Benefits of Physical Activity--Major Research Findings Regular physical activity reduces the risk of many adverse health outcomes Some physical activity is better than none For most health outcomes additional benefits occur as the amount of physical activity increases through higher intensity, greater frequency, and/or longer duration Most health benefits occur with at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity physical activity Additional benefits occur with more physical activityThe Health Benefits of Physical Activity—Major Research Findings ▪ Regular physical activity reduces the risk of many adverse health outcomes. ▪ Some physical activity is better than none. ▪ For most health outcomes, additional benefits occur as the amount of physical activity increases through higher intensity, greater frequency, and/or longer duration. ▪ Most health benefits occur with at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity physical activity. ▪ Additional benefits occur with more physical activity