Activity Intensity Classifications

Strive for More with 100 + Activities

Improve your health and motivate yourself by getting more physical activity! Starting out is the hardest part, but eventually, physical activity itself becomes your greatest motivator. Once it becomes a regular part of your lifestyle, you will want to do more and challenge yourself to greater intensities.

The following table illustrates three classifications of activity levels that are grouped according to intensity: light, moderate, and vigorous. Light activity represents a change in lifestyle to active living, such as archery, gardening, and walking to the neighborhood store. Moderate activity represents a recreational level of physical activity, such as badminton, a brisk walk, or raking leaves. Vigorous activity represents exercise, such as aerobics, running, and hockey. A heavy intensity is usually scheduled with intent.

Incorporating all three intensity levels of activity into your lifestyle is the ultimate fitness goal and will add variety to your routine. However, your health will still benefit by taking baby steps to add more activity into your life. Remember, getting started is the hardest part, but the payoff is worth it. So, enjoy a variety of these activities; there are over a hundred to choose from! 

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