By Nandini Das
CNBC-TV18.com
Published July 3, 2024
Half of India's adult population fails to meet the sufficient physical activity standards recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), according to a Lancet Global Health report. Take a look at what the WHO recommends on physical activity and sedentary behaviour.
WHO recommends engaging in moderate to vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity for at least 60 minutes per day. Additionally, activities that strengthen muscles and bones should be incorporated at least 3 days per week.
Aim for 150-300 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75-150 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity weekly, and include muscle-strengthening exercises at least twice a week for added health benefits.
Engage in at least 150-300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical exercise or 75-150 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity each week. For further health advantages, add muscle-strengthening exercises twice a week.
For favourable health advantages, 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic physical activity, as well as gentle stretches can be beneficial.
Engage in muscle-strengthening activities for 2 or more days a week, as well as diversified multicomponent physical exercise with an emphasis on balance for at least 3 days.
Perform moderate-to-vigorous, usually aerobic, physical exercise for an average of 60 minutes per day, and at least three days of muscle strengthening activities.
150-300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity or atleast 75-150 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity is supposed to be beneficial but two or more days of muscle strengthening can also be considered.
Every year, an average of four to five million people die for neglecting their health. According to Lancet, by 2030, 60% of the population would be unfit and is at risk of illness due to insufficient physical activity.