WHO: Every Move Counts
- Craig Liebenson
- Dec 2, 2020
- 1 min read
Just launched: the new 2020 WHO Guideline on physical activity and sedentary behaviour - a clear message for all #EveryMoveCounts #BeActive #backtoactivity
It doesn’t matter how you move or how fit you are. When it comes to your health and wellbeing, Every Move Counts.
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Physical activity can be fun & helps prevent diseases.
If you’re not used to being active, start small and gradually work your way up. Your body and mind will thank you.
From preventing diseases to boosting mental wellbeing, WHO recommends adults do
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at least 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity; or
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at least 75–150 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week.
To help reduce risks from being too sedentary, adults should aim to do more than the recommended levels of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity.
In older adults
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, physical activity helps prevent falls & falls-related injuries as well as declines in bone health & functional ability.
To enhance capacity & prevent falls, older adults
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should do a variety of multi-component physical activity that emphasizes functional balance & strength training on
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or more days a week. #BeActive
Older adults should do
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at least 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity; or
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at least 75–150 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity; or
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an equivalent combination throughout the week
Special issue in BJSM celebrating the just-launched global guidelines
Includes a Guidelines Development Group paper summarising the new recommendations + 9 new papers
Move.
Your.
Body.
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