How Much Physical Activity is Enough?

-Fran McMillian, Venice, CA

Dear Fran;

It depends on what your goals are.

If you want to improve your fitness, aerobic activity 3 days per week of a moderate intensity for 20 to 60 minutes (either all at once or broken into segments) will be enough.

But a well-rounded program that improves not only your fitness, but also your strength and flexibility is recommended.

To improve your strength, add 2 to 3 days of strength training to your aerobic routine. And finish your aerobic and strength training activities with stretches to improve your flexibility.

-The Tiger Fitness Team