Move
It’s my body. No one else can take care of it for me, so I’m going to make time to be active, even on busy days.
If your activity isn’t featured on our lists refer to the Definitions below to determine which category your activity falls into.
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Physical Activity / Exercise
Based on Weight Watchers activity definitions of low, moderate and intense exercises:
- Low intensity would be if you can sing or talk while engaging in the activity
- Moderate intensity would be if you could talk but not sing
- High intensity would be if you cannot do either
- Moderate and High intensity would be considered Exercise
- Low intensity would be considered Physical Activity
These Low intensity activities are considered physical activity:
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These Moderate and High intensity activities are considered exercise:
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Ballroom Dancing
Cycling 8 mph or less
Gardening
Horseback riding
Yoga/Pilates
Water fitness class
Walking 2 mph (strolling, casual walking)
Downhill snow skiing
Water skiing
Water volleyball
Volleyball
Softball
Recreational Soccer |
Aerobic Fitness class
Basketball
Cardio equipment (elliptical, treadmill, stationary bike, stair climber)
Cycling 9+mph
Fitness Muscular conditioning class
Mountain biking
Power Yoga
Racquetball
Running
Spinning class
Swimming laps (but not playing)
Tennis
Walking briskly
Water jogging
Weight Training (not casual)
Competitive Soccer |