The World Health Organization advises you to do physical activity. The WHO published new guidelines for physical activity recommending that adults exercise for at least 150 minutes, with moderate or vigorous exercise each week. The WHO's new physical activity recommendations come at a time when the coronavirus pandemic continues worldwide and obesity or obesity is associated with an increased risk of disease.
The WHO has previously recommended that adults aged 18 to 64 do at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise or a minimum of 75 minutes of vigorous exercise each week, but previous recommendations have been made for healthy adults. The new recommendations also include people who have chronic illnesses or special needs.
"Being physically active is critical to health and well-being - it can help add years to your life," said WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in a press release. "We all have to move every day - safely and creatively."
What children and adolescents should do
Children up to the age of 17 need at least 60 minutes of moderate exercise each day, according to new recommendations. Activities should be mainly aerobics, jogging or cycling. Activities that strengthen muscles and bones are also necessary.
What adults should do
For adults up to the age of 64, 150 to 300 minutes of moderate activity, or at least 75 minutes of intense exercise per week can reduce the risk of premature death, heart disease, hypertension, cancer and type 2 diabetes. in the report.
Tips for pregnant and postpartum women
Staying active during and after pregnancy has benefits for both mother and baby, including reduced risk of gestational diabetes, birth complications and postpartum depression. If pregnant and postpartum women do not have underlying problems or complications, the report says, they should do at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic and strengthening activities each week. Stretching can be helpful and soothing. But, pregnant women should make sure that they are hydrated, avoiding dangerous physical activities and be aware of any warning signs of problems. These include feeling dizzy, painful contractions or vaginal bleeding.
Guidelines for people with chronic diseases
A healthy lifestyle is possible even if you have a chronic illness, says the WHO report. As far as they are able, people with chronic condition should do at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate exercise a week. Several times a week, they should do strengthening and balance exercises to be better and prevent falls.
Tips for people with special needs
For children with special needs, physical or mental, the instructions of their pediatrician or specialist apply.
Sources: CNN, Healthline
