What is the difference between moderate and vigorous exercise?
Exercise does not have to be planned, it can also be incorporated into work and daily physical activity.
MODERATE
- Brisk walking
- Slow running
- Slow cycling (level ground)
- Slow dancing
- Light gardening
- Housework (sweeping, dusting, vacuuming)
- Sports: throw ball, volleyball, shuttle and tennis (doubles)
- Water aerobics
- Using wheelchair with hands
VIGOROUS
- Fast running
- Fast cycling
- Cycling or hiking uphill
- Fast swimming
- Fast dancing (Zumba or Bollywood)
- Heavy gardening (digging, planting)
- Heavy housework (washing floor, cleaning bathrooms)
- Jumping rope
- Martial arts (Karate, Tae Kwan Do)
- Sports: Basketball, tennis (singles), football
