Adults and Older Adults
It's important to be physically active throughout the lifespan. Be active every day in as many ways are you can -at home, at work, during leisure time and on the way! Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines say:
- To achieve health benefits, adults should accumulate at least 150 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week.
- You can add up your activities in periods of 10 minutes each.
- 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.
Try to think of physical activity as an opportunity and not an inconvenience - an opportunity to improve health; to reduce stress or increase energy; to spend time with family and friends; to enjoy the outdoors or to try an new activitiy.
Ideas for Adults
Ideas for Older Adults
Check out these tools to help you get "in motion":
Physical Activity Log on-line tool
Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults (18-64 years)
Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Older Adults (65 years and older)
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