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. 2022 Oct 17;63(2 Suppl 3):E150–E159. doi: 10.15167/2421-4248/jpmh2022.63.2S3.2756

Tab. IV.

Recommended PA for various age groups.

Age group Recommended PA Reference
Preschool children (3-5 years) Physical activity throughout the day [92]
Children and Adolescents (6-17 years) Daily 60 minutes or more PA [93]
Adults (18-64 years) 150 minutes moderate intensity PA weekly [93]
Older adults (65 years and more) At least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic PA weekly [93]
Adults with chronic disabilities 150 minutes of moderate intense aerobic activity in a week [92]
Pregnant and postpartum women 150 minutes of moderate intense aerobic activity (brisk walk) [92]