Table 3.

WHO global recommendations [10]

Target group	Recommendation	In addition
Children and youth (aged 5–17)	Accumulate at least 60 min of moderate-to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily. Most of the daily physical activity should be aerobic. Vigorous-intensity activities should be incorporated, including those that strengthen muscle and bone, at least 3 times per week.	Amounts of physical activity greater than 60 min provide additional health benefits.
Adults (aged 18–64)	At least 150 min of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week, or at least 75 min of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week, or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity activity. Aerobic activity should be performed in bouts of at least 10 min duration.	For additional health benefits, adults should increase their moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity to 300 min per week, or engage in 150 min of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week, or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity activity.
	Muscle-strengthening activities should be done involving major muscle groups on 2 or more days a week.
Older adults (aged 65 and older)	The recommendation for aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities is the same as for adults.	When older adults cannot do the recommended amounts of physical activity due to health conditions, they should be as physically active as their abilities and conditions allow.
	In addition older adults with poor mobility should perform physical activity to enhance balance and prevent falls on 3 or more days per week.