Whether you exercise because you want to lose weight, or are just trying to be as healthy as you can be, there are guidelines to follow that will help you get to where you want to be. And while diet plays a major part in a healthy lifestyle, exercising regularly is a major part of the equation. What’s your workout goal? Read on to see how many hours you should be spending on moderate or vigorous exercise every week. If you want to . . . Lose weight : Creating a calorie deficit that results in

weight loss is hard work. Most recommendations say that to lose weight, you must exercise for at least an hour a day, five times a week . The type of exercise matters, too. The FDA says that the best way to exercise for weight loss is the kind that gets your heartbeat up, so light-intensity exercise – like walking or doing some household chores -  won’t contribute very much . Read more about how much you should be exercising after the break.

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Are You Getting Enough? How Much You Should Be Exercising