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WHO Physical Activity Guidelines: Taking Better Care of Your Health

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Jaxon Long
WHO Physical Activity Guidelines: Taking Better Care of Your Health

Chances are, if you spend your time working at a desk or find yourself spending your recreational time sitting at a computer, you are not taking great care of your health.

The World Health Organisation (WHO)’s new physical guidelines may be a great resource to refer to, to help you better take care of your health by limiting your time spent sedentary and increasing your time performing physical activity.

Keep reading to find out more about the WHO’s physical activity guidelines and how they may apply to you.

For adults aged between 18 and 64

If you are between the ages of 18 and 64, WHO recommends that you perform at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity in a week. Alternatively, individuals can choose to perform between 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity in a week. Adults of this age range should also consider performing muscle-strengthening activities at a moderate or greater intensity for more health benefits.

For adults aged 65 and over

If you are aged 65 or above, WHO also has a few physical activity guidelines to recommend to you. In addition to those recommended for adults between 18 and 64, older adults should do varied multicomponent physical activity three or more days a week. These multicomponent physical activities should focus on improving functional balance and strength training. This is to enhance functional capacity and prevent the severity of injuries as a result of falls. 

If you are an adult in one of the above age groups, be sure to follow the WHO’s physical activity recommendations to better take care of your health. You can visit a health practitioner such as chiropractor for more information on the WHO’s physical activity guidelines.

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