Frequency

The frequency of exercise is interdependent on the intensity and the duration of that specific activity. The ACSM recommends exercise on most days of the week for most people. But note that you can still gain health benefits by decreasing the duration of exercise as long as you increase its frequency. For example, if you are planning on exercising five days a week with 40-minute sessions per day, but you are unable to stick to this regimen, you can gain similar health benefits from splitting the exercise up throughout the day (such as 20 minutes in the morning and 20 minutes in the afternoon). The most important factor is doing the exercise.