Arnold wants to make sure he is getting enough exercise. According to the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, which of Arnold’s weekly workout plans meets their minimum recommendation?

A. He golfs for 2 hours every Sunday
B. He bikes for 45 minutes a day, 3 days a week
C. He runs for 15 minutes a day, 6 days a week
D. He walks for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week

1 answer

According to the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, adults should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity each week, plus muscle-strengthening activities on two or more days a week.

Let's evaluate Arnold’s weekly workout plans based on this:

A. He golfs for 2 hours every Sunday.

  • 2 hours = 120 minutes. This does not meet the minimum recommendation.

B. He bikes for 45 minutes a day, 3 days a week.

  • 3 days x 45 minutes = 135 minutes. This does not meet the minimum recommendation.

C. He runs for 15 minutes a day, 6 days a week.

  • 6 days x 15 minutes = 90 minutes. This does not meet the minimum recommendation.

D. He walks for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.

  • 5 days x 30 minutes = 150 minutes. This meets the minimum recommendation.

Therefore, the only weekly workout plan that meets the minimum exercise recommendations is D. He walks for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.