Step #5: Exercise for Weight Loss

If you get less than 200 minutes of exercise a week…

Gradually increase your exercise to 200-300 minutes a week until you reach the maximum amount of exercise you’re willing and able to commit to.

Here’s an example of how to gradually increase your exercise:

Week 15: Exercise for a total of 150 minutes.
Example: Exercise for 30 minutes on 5 days.

Week 16: Exercise for a total of 180 minutes.
Example: Exercise for 30 minutes on 6 days.

Week 17: Exercise for a total of 210 minutes.
Example: Exercise for 35 minutes on 6 days.

Week 18: Exercise for a total of 250 minutes.
Example: Exercise for 50 minutes on 5 days.

Move to Step #6 only when you’re ready.

If you dislike continuous exercise or have a hard time fitting it in your schedule, break it up.

Example:

Exercise in the morning for 25 minutes. Then exercise at night for 25 minutes to equal a total of 50 minutes.

Sources:
ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 7th edition (2006)
ACSM Position Stand: Appropriate Intervention Strategies for Weight Loss and Prevention of Weight Gain for Adults

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