Physical Activity Guidelines: Adults (18-64 yrs)

The first in a series of stories featuring Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines  for various age groups as provided by the Australian Government, Department of Health.

Australia’s Physical Activity & Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines for Adults (18-64 years)

Being physically active and limiting your sedentary behaviour every day is essential for health and wellbeing. These guidelines are for all adults aged 18 – 64 years, irrespective of cultural background, gender or ability.

The Guidelines are outlined below and are also available in the Make your Move – Sit less – Be active for life! brochure which provides further information and guidance about physical activity and sedentary behaviour (sitting) for adults.

Physical Activity Guidelines

• Doing any physical activity is better than doing none. If you currently do no physical activity, start by doing some, and gradually build up to the recommended amount.
• Be active on most, preferably all, days every week.
• Accumulate 150 to 300 minutes (2 ½ to 5 hours) of moderate intensity physical activity or 75 to 150 minutes (1 ¼ to 2 ½ hours) of vigorous intensity physical activity, or an equivalent combination of both moderate and vigorous activities, each week.
• Do muscle strengthening activities on at least 2 days each week

Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines

• Minimise the amount of time spent in prolonged sitting.
• Break up long periods of sitting as often as possible.

Source
Australian Government, Department of Health

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