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AlaskaParent.com spring 2024 alaska parent 13CHILDREN 6-17 YEARSshould get at least 60 minutes a day of physical activity. Most of that time can be moderate-intensity aerobic activity.On at least 3 of those days, kids and teens need: • vigorous-intensity aerobic activity• muscle-strengthening and bonestrengthening activitiesHow much physical activity do kids and teens need?ADULTS should get at least 150 minutes each week of moderateintensity aerobic activity OR 75 minutes each week of vigorous aerobic activity (or a combination of both).On at least 2 days a week, adults need to add: • muscle-strengthening and bonestrengthening activities TIP: Breaking it up into smaller sessions of 10-15 minutes throughout the day is a great way to fit activity into a busy schedule.— Sources: American Academy of Pediatrics, American Heart Assoc., Centers for Disease Control and PreventionHow much physical activity do adults need?