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Adults (aged 18–64 years) should accumulate at least 150 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week to achieve health benefits, including reduced risk of chronic disease and premature death.
Aim for 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous aerobic activity each week. You can break this into 10-minute bouts. Add muscle and bone strengthening exercises at least 2 days a week. If you are currently inactive, start with less and build up gradually.
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To achieve health benefits, adults aged 18–64 years should accumulate at least 150 min of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week, in bouts of 10 min or more.
Why this rating
Based on systematic reviews and a rigorous AGREE II-guided development process.
Source
New Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines
Mark S. Tremblay et al. · Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism · 2011
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