To promote long-term weight loss, what weekly time target is recommended?

• A. 3 days per week and 60 minutes per week
• B. Five days per week and 150 minutes per week progressing to 250-300 minutes per week
• C. 1-2 days per week and 15 minutes
• D. Every day, 20 minutes

Answer: (B)

Sustained weight loss comes from consistent weekly activity that you can increase over time. Exercising on most days of the week creates a regular energy burn, keeps momentum, and supports ongoing adaptations. The key is progression: start with a workable weekly total and gradually raise it as fitness improves so you continue challenging the body and avoid hitting a plateau. This approach mirrors long-term weight-management guidance, balancing consistency with gradual increase in effort.

The other options fall short because they either rely on too little total activity, too few workout days, or lack a plan to increase the weekly amount as you get fitter.