Research
Mixed
Children and adolescents (5-17 years) should perform an average of 60 minutes per day of moderate-to-vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity, incorporating vigorous activity and muscle/bone strengthening at least 3 days a week.
Ensure children and teens get an average of 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity every day. This can include playing outside, walking, or sports. Include vigorous activities (like running) and muscle/bone strengthening exercises (like climbing or push-ups) at least 3 days a week. Limit recreational screen time.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Children and adolescents should do at least an average of 60 min/day of moderate- to- vigorous intensity, mostly aerobic, physical activity, across the week; Vigorous- intensity aerobic activities, as well as those that strengthen muscle and bone should be incorporated at least 3 days a week.
Why this rating
Strong recommendation based on overall moderate certainty evidence.
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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