Oni is investigating different fitness plans available to her on the internet. Which fitness plan meets the recommended amount of physical activity per week?

Question

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Responses

3 days of running 30 minutes, 2 days of walking 30 minutes
3 days of running 30 minutes, 2 days of walking 30 minutes

3 days of 45-minute HIIT classes
3 days of 45-minute HIIT classes

5 days of swimming laps 20 minutes
5 days of swimming laps 20 minutes

3 days of weightlifting 20 minutes, 2 days of 30-minute Zumba classes

Answer 1

To determine which fitness plan meets the recommended amount of physical activity per week, we'll consider the general guidelines provided by health organizations, which suggest that adults should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity per week, along with strength training on two or more days a week.

Let's break down the options:

1. 3 days of running 30 minutes, 2 days of walking 30 minutes:

   • Running: 3 days x 30 minutes = 90 minutes (considered vigorous)
   • Walking: 2 days x 30 minutes = 60 minutes (considered moderate)
   • Total: 90 + 60 = 150 minutes (meets the aerobic guidelines).

2. 3 days of 45-minute HIIT classes:

   • Total: 3 days x 45 minutes = 135 minutes (considered vigorous).
   • This does not meet the 150-minute guideline.

3. 5 days of swimming laps 20 minutes:

   • Total: 5 days x 20 minutes = 100 minutes (considered moderate).
   • This does not meet the 150-minute guideline.

4. 3 days of weightlifting 20 minutes, 2 days of 30-minute Zumba classes:

   • Weightlifting: 3 days x 20 minutes = 60 minutes (strength training).
   • Zumba: 2 days x 30 minutes = 60 minutes (considered moderate to vigorous).
   • Total: 60 (Zumba) + 60 (weightlifting) = 120 minutes (does not meet the aerobic guideline).

Based on this analysis, the first option: 3 days of running 30 minutes, 2 days of walking 30 minutes meets the recommended amount of physical activity per week.