Mixed
Engaging in more than 300 minutes of moderate-intensity or 150 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week provides additional health benefits, though the relative benefits tend to diminish at higher levels.
If you have the time and capacity, increasing your aerobic activity beyond 300 minutes of moderate or 150 minutes of vigorous exercise per week can provide additional health benefits. However, be aware that the benefits diminish at higher levels, so focus on maintaining the baseline 150-300 minute recommendation consistently before aiming for higher volumes.
the new recommendation that aerobic physical activity volumes higher than 300 min of moderate- intensity activity per week, or 150 min of vigorous- intensity activity per week have additional health benefits, is rated as conditional.
Why this rating
Rated as 'conditional' recommendation based on moderate-certainty evidence, with diminishing returns and no specified threshold for diminishing returns.
Source
World Health Organization 2020 guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour
Fiona Bull et al. · British Journal of Sports Medicine · 2020
DOI 10.1136/bjsports-2020-102955
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