How do I know how much exercise to do each day?

audsworld14

not sure how much exercise I should do each day.

lishie_rebooted

Weight loss is due to a calorie deficit.

Exercise is for health.
It's suggested for a healthy heart to do about 30minutes of moderate activity 5x week.
Strength training for muscle and bone health.

If you exercise, you need to eat back those calories.
Especially since you think 1500 is too high for some reason.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10107821/how-do-i-change-how-many-calories-i-have-each-day#latest

erickirb

Exercise as much as you feel like doing if for weight loss, or follow a plan to meet a specific fitness goal.

NikkyT30

Suggestions on exercise.
Do what u can handle w a little push. Don't hurt yourself. Start small and work your way up. Don't do the same things all the time. You and your body will get bored. Find some things you enjoy. Mfp tends to over calculate calories burned. Invest in a heart rate monitor w a chest strap for accuracy. I got mine for less that 20 at walmart

sijomial

audsworld14 wrote: »

not sure how much exercise I should do each day.

Depends on your goals and only you know what they may be!

Sued0nim

What's your starting point?

How much can you manage?

What kind of exercise do you want to do?

What are your primary goals?

How much time can you commit? How regularly can you commit it?