5-17 Years Old |
- At least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous-intensity PA daily
- PA above 60 min daily will provide additional health benefits
- Most of the daily PA should be aerobic. Vigorous-intensity PA should be incorporated at least 3 times a week
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18-64 Years Old |
- At least 150 min of moderate-intensity aerobic PA a week, or at least 75 min of vigorous-intensity PA a week, or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity activity
- For additional health benefits, this should be increased to 300 and 150 min respectively
- Aerobic activity should be performed in bouts of at least 10 min duration
- Muscle-strengthening activities should be done involving major muscle groups on 2 or more days a week
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65 Years and Above |
- At least 150 min of moderate-intensity aerobic PA a week, or at least 75 min of vigorous-intensity PA a week, or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity activity
- For additional health benefits, this should be increased to 300 and 150 min respectively
- Aerobic activity should be performed in bouts of at least 10 min duration
- Those with poor mobility should perform PA to enhance balance and prevent falls on 3 or more days a week
- Muscle-strengthening activities should be done involving major muscle groups on 2 or more days a week
- Those who cannot meet these recommendations should be as physically active as their abilities and conditions allow
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PA = Physical activity
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