Table 12-1. – Recommendations for physical activity practice according to the First Guide of Physical Activity for the Brazilian Population.

Physical activity	Young (6-17 years of age)	Adults	Elderly
If moderate intensity	≥60 min/day*	≥150 min/week	≥150 min/week
If vigorous intensity	NM	≥75 min/week	≥75 min/week
Muscle strengthening	Include in the 60 min/day	≥2 days/week	2-3 times/week
Balance	NM	NM	2-3 times/week

*Can be divided in blocks; NM: not mentioned. Source: VIGITEL Brazil 2021. ²⁵²