Table 2.

WHO Recommendations on PA for Health, Adapted from WHO Report 2010 (1]

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

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

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

PA = Physical activity