Intensity of exercise | Type of exercise | Examples |
Light | aerobic | Normal walking, walking downstairs, bowling, general housework: vacuum cleaning carpets, mopping floors |
Moderate | aerobic | Brisk walking (3- 4.5 mph), lawn mowing, cycling (5-9 mph), low impact aerobic dance, social dancing, swimming |
Vigorous | aerobic for some, anaerobic for others | Fast walking >=5mph; cycling >=10mph; high impact aerobics, playing competitive sports, circuit weight training, heavy digging for others or yard work; heavy housework,moving furniture |
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