"Want to stay current with Arthur's writing? Sign up to get an email every time a new column comes out. In a recent column, I wrote about the morning protocol I employ and recommend to increase well-being and manage negative affect (low mood). Part of that protocol involves starting the day with vigorous exercise. This recommendation provoked a lot of questions from readers: What kind of exercise is best for well-being?"
"No official standards exist for the amount of exercise to optimize happiness, but if they did, most Americans would almost certainly fall below them-because most people don't exercise enough, if at all. Only 24 percent of adults meet the federal guidelines for aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities. These guidelines do not exactly enter "gym rat" territory: at least 150 minutes a week (that's about 21 minutes a day) of moderate activity such as brisk walking,"
A morning protocol that begins with vigorous exercise increases well-being and helps manage negative affect. Many people do not exercise enough: only 24 percent of adults meet federal guidelines for aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities. Federal guidelines call for at least 150 minutes per week of moderate activity (about 21 minutes daily) plus muscle-strengthening exercises on multiple muscle groups at least twice weekly. The required level is modest and does not require elite training. Different exercise categories include aerobic (running, cycling, swimming), strength or resistance training (lifting weights), flexibility (yoga, stretching), and sports played alone or with others. Practical guidance on type, frequency, duration, and how to begin can increase adherence and benefits.
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