How Active Do You Need To Be?

The New Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines say:

Children and Youth (5-17 years)

For health benefits, children and youth aged 5-17 years should accumulate at least 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily. This should include:

• Vigorous-intensity activities at least 3 days a week.
• Activities that strengthen muscle and bone at least 3 days per week.

More physical activity provides greater health benefits.

Adults (18-64 years)

To achieve health benefits, adults aged 18-64 years should accumulate at least 150 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week, in bouts of 10 minutes or more.

It is also beneficial to add muscle and bone strengthening activities using major muscle groups, at least 2 days per week.

More physical activity provides greater health benefits.

Older Adults (65 years and older)

To achieve health benefits, adults aged 65 and older should accumulate at least 150 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week, in bouts of 10 minutes or more.

It is also beneficial to add muscle and bone strengthening activities using major muscle groups, at least 2 days per week.

Those with poor mobility should perform physical activities to enhance balance and prevent falls.

More physical activity provides greater health benefits.
     

Find out more about the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines here.

 

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