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What do the US physical activity guidelines recommend for adults?

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  1. Both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity
  2. Only aerobic activity
  3. Only muscle-strengthening activity

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  1. US HHS (ODPHP): Top 10 Things to Know About the Second Edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines odphp.health.gov/our-work/nutrition-physical-activity/physical-activity-guidelines/current-guidelines/top-10-things-know Checked 2026-10-12.

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