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Have you made exercising more one of your New Year’s resolutions? Whether you enjoy running or are a devoted gardener, being active is essential for a healthy body and mind. Below are the exercise guidelines for healthy adults issued by the American College of Sports Medicine: Exercise (be active) 3 to 5 days per week Warm up 5 to 10 minutes before exercise Maintain exercise intensity for 30 to 45 minutes Gradually decrease intensity of workout then stretch and cool down for 5 to 10 minutes While this may sound difficult to achieve, there are many ways to get or stay active. Here is a list of some common activities and the estimated calories burned for each 30 minutes of activity. ACTIVITY * Calories expended in 30 minutes Male (175 lbs) Calories expended in 30 minutes Female (135 lbs) Biking 12-13.9 mph (moderate effort) 334 25