Table 1.

Differences between the WHO 2020 and 2010 guidelines on physical activity.

Detail	WHO guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behavior (2020) [19]	Global recommendations on physical activity for health (2010) [21]
Activity intensity/energy expenditure	•Emphasize moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic PA •Reducing SB and replacing with PA of any intensity including light intensity	•Emphasize moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic PA
Activity duration	•Any bout duration	•At least 10 min per bout of aerobic PA
Weekly time for adults and older adults	•At least 150–300 min of moderate-intensity aerobic PA or •At least 75–150 min of vigorous-intensity aerobic PA or •Equivalent combination	•At least 150 min of moderate-intensity aerobic PA or •At least 75 min of vigorous-intensity aerobic PA or •Equivalent combination
Additional PA for older adults	•Multicomponent PA ≥3 days/week emphasizing balance and strength training at moderate or greater intensity to enhance functional capacity and prevent falls	•Balance training ≥3 days/week to prevent falls
Dose of PA among children and adolescents	•At least an average of 60 min/day of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic PA	•Accumulation of at least 60 min/day of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic PA
Population-specific recommendations	•Children and adolescents aged 5–17 years •Adults aged 18–64 years •Older adults aged 65 years and older •Pregnant and postpartum women •Adults and older adults with chronic conditions aged 18 years and older •Children and adolescents living with disability aged 5–17 yeas •Adults living with disability aged 18 years and older	•Children and youth aged 5–17 years •Adults aged 18–64 years •Older adults aged 65 years and above

PA: physical activity; SB: sedentary behavior.