Data: CDC's National Health Statistics Report; Chart: Axios Visuals Roughly 1 in 7 Americans 65 and older are meeting federal physical activity guidelines during their leisure time, a new report ...

This is in line with general World Health Organization exercise guidelines that recommend adults age 18-64 perform 75 minutes of intense exercise or 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week.

but 30 minutes of exercise (like brisk walking) five days a week will meet the guidelines. The official guidelines, though, are given in weekly minutes, and you get extra credit for vigorous ...