How Much Activity should I Do?
There are now several sets of recommendations and guidelines, covering all age groups. | Age Group | Recommendations | Further Reading
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| 0 - 5 years | The National Physical Activity Recommendations for Children 0-5 years have been incorporated into the Get Up & Grow resource. | | | 5 - 18 years | - At least 60 minutes of physical activity every day is recommended. This can built up throughout the day with a variety of activities.
- Children shouldn't spend more than two hours a day using electronic media for entertainment (e.g. computer games, TV, internet), particularly during daylight hours.
| | | Adults | - Think of movement as an opportunity, not an inconvenience
- Be active every day in as many ways as you can
- Put together at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on most, preferably all, day.
- If you can, also enjoy some regular, vigorous activity for extra health and fitness
| | | Older Australians | - Older people should do some form of physical activity, no matter what their age, weight, health problems or abilities.
- Older people should be active every day in as many ways as possible, doing a range of physical activities that incorporate fitness, strength, balance and flexibility.
- Older people should accumulate at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity on most, preferably all, days.
- Older people who have stopped physical activity, or who are starting a new physical activity, should start at a level that is easily manageable and gradually build up the recommended amount, type and frequency of activity.
- Older people who continue to enjoy a lifetime of vigorous physical activity should carry on doing so in a manner suited to their capability into later life, provided recommended safety procedures and guidelines are adhered to.
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- National Physical Activity Recommendations for Older Australians
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