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Introduction

ADULTS AGED 65 YEARS AND ABOVE

Should do at least 150 minutes of moderate -
intensity physical activity throughout the week, or
at least 75 minutes of vigorous - intensity physical
activity throughout the week, or an equivalent
combination of moderate - and vigorous - intensity
activity.

For additional health benefits, adults should
increase their moderate - intensity physical activity
to 300 minutes per week, or engage in 150 minutes
of vigorous - intensity physical activity per week,
or an equivalent combination of moderate and
vigorous - intensity activity.

Those with poor mobility should perform physical
activity to enhance balance and prevent falls, three
or more days per week.

Muscle-strengthening activities should be done
involving major muscle groups, two or more days
a week.

ADULTS AGED 18–64 YEARS

Should do at least 150 minutes of moderate -
intensity physical activity throughout the week, or
do at least 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical
activity throughout the week, or an equivalent
combination of moderate- and vigorous - intensity
activity.

For additional health benefits, adults should
increase their moderate-intensity physical activity
to 300 minutes per week, or engage in 150 minutes
of vigorous - intensity 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 two or more days
a week.

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