Let take a look at reliable guide Published by the the UK Chief Medical Officers these encourage physical activity for everyone and describe in clear terms the recommended minimum levels of activity for each age group – from the Under–5s, right up to the Over–65s.
The full guidelines can be found at www.dh.gov.uk (‘Publications’ section). The basic adult recommendations are summarised below:
1. Aim to be active daily. Over a
week,activity should add up to at least 150 minutes (2½ hours) of
2. Alternatively, comparable benefits can be
achieved through 75 minutes of vigorous intensity activity spread across the
week or combinations of moderate and vigorous intensity activity.
3. Undertake physical activity to improve
muscle strength on at least two days a week.
4. Minimise the amount of time spent being
sedentary (sitting) for extended periods
1.Older adults who participate in any amount
of physical activity gain some health benefits, including maintenance of good
physical and cognitive function.
Some physical activity is better than none,and
more physical activity provides greater health benefits.
2. Aim to be active daily. Over a
week,activity should add up to at least 150 minutes (2½ hours) of moderate
intensity activity in bouts of 10 minutes or more – one way to approach this is
to do 30 minutes on at least 5 days a week.
3. For those who are already regularly active
at moderate intensity, comparable benefits can be achieved through 75 minutes
of vigorous intensity activity spread across the week or a combination of
moderate and vigorous activity.
4. Undertake physical activity to improve
muscle strength on at least two days a week.
5. Anyone at risk of falls should incorporate
physical activity to improve balance and coordination on at least two days a
week.
6. Minimise the amount of time spent being
sedentary (sitting) for extended periods.
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