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Kids and teens ages 6 to 17 should do muscle-strengthening activity on how many days a week?

At least 3 days a week, as part of their 60 daily minutes.

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  1. At least 3 days a week ✔
  2. At least 1 day a week
  3. Only during sports season

Why: The US guidelines ask youth 6 to 17 for at least 60 minutes of activity every day. Muscle-strengthening activity should be part of that on at least 3 days a week.

Huh, didn't know that: For kids, climbing playground equipment and playing tug of war count as muscle strengthening.

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My teenager does three strength sessions a week: carrying groceries, carrying laundry and carrying the conversation.
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Answer: At least 3 days a week. The US guidelines ask youth 6 to 17 for at least 60 minutes of activity every day. Muscle-strengthening activity should be part of that on at least 3 days a week.

  1. HHS: Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition (PDF) odphp.health.gov/sites/default/files/2019-09/Physical_Activity_Guidelines_2nd_edition.pdf
    children and adolescents should include muscle-strengthening physical activity on at least 3 days a week
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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