09/06/2025
π€Έπ½ββοΈ Regular physical activity provides significant physical and mental health benefits.
In adults, physical activity helps:
πΉ Prevent and manage noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes
πΉ Reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety
πΉ Enhance brain health
πΉ Improve overall wellbeing
In children and adolescents, physical activity helps:
πΈ Promote bone health
πΈ Encourage healthy growth
πΈ Encourage development of muscle
πΈ Improve motor and cognitive development
ππ½ Any physical activity is better than none. Hereβs how to get your physical activity levels up:
π€°π½ Pregnant and postpartum women should get 150 minutes of physical activity per week.
π§π½ββοΈ Adults and older adults should get 150-300 minutes of physical activity per week.
π§πΌ Children and adolescents should get 60 minutes of physical activity per day.
Now, get moving!
β¬οΈ WHO guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour for all age groups.