The CDC gives exercise guidelines - here's how to follow them Sign In We all want to focus more on our health. This is how you get started. Albert Bassili FacebookTwitterEmail We all want to focus more on our health – especially in the midst of a seemingly never-ending pandemic – but where do you start? Centers for Disease Control (CDC) suggests a minimum of either 150 minutes of moderate-intensity workout or 75 minutes of heavy workout a week. Doing so can have a variety of positive effects such as a healthier brain, weight loss, better circulation, better mood, sleep* and even sexual function.