Examples of exercises according to your needs

The World Health Organization recommends doing varied physical activities suited to our age: moderate- and sustained-intensity muscle strengthening.

Muscle strengthening exercises

Here are some examples of muscle strengthening exercises:  

• Push-ups.

• Push-ups against a wall or on your knees.
  

• Sit-ups.
  

• Planks.

• Lunges.
  

• Squats.

• Pelvic lifts.  

Moderate-intensity activities

Here are some examples of moderate-intensity exercises which can be done every day:

• Walking briskly.

• Gardening.

• Getting about by bike.
  

• Skateboarding.

• Vacuuming.
  

• Taking the stairs instead of the lift.

• Dancing.

• Playing ball games.
  

• Walking the dog.
  

• DIY.

Sustained-intensity activities

Here are some examples of sustained-intensity activities which you should tailor to your ability and needs:

• Jogging.

• Cycling.

• Football.

• Basketball.
  

• Vigorous swimming.

• Aerobics.

Published by the Health Directorate (Direction de la santé).