exercise - grading of exercise activity
Last reviewed 10/2022
| 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 |
Reference:
- (1) British Heart Foundation Factfile (September 2008). Physical activity to reduce cardiovascular risk.
exercise - mortality rates - vigorous vs. non-vigorous activity