American Heart Association Recommendation

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For Overall Cardiovascular Health:

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• At least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity at least 5 days per week for a total of 150
  
  OR

• At least 25 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity at least 3 days per week for a total of 75 minutes; or a combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic activity
  
  AND

• Moderate- to high-intensity muscle-strengthening activity at least 2 days per week for additional health benefits.

For Lowering Blood Pressure and Cholesterol

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• An average 40 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic activity 3 or 4 times per week

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What if I can’t make it to the time goal?

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Something is always better than nothing!

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And everyone has to start somewhere. Even if you've been sedentary for years, today is the day you can begin to make healthy changes in your life. If you don't think you'll make it for 30 or 40 minutes, set a reachable goal for today. You can work up toward your overall goal by increasing your time as you get stronger. Don't let all-or-nothing thinking rob you of doing what you can every day.