WHO updates physical activity guidelines for the first time in a decade – 3AW

On Thursday, the World Health Organisation (WHO) updated its physical activity guidelines for the first time in a decade.
Under the updated guidelines, adults are advised to do at least an two and a half hour of moderate intensity physical activity per week, or at least an hour and 15 minutes of vigorous activity.
Adults are also advised to do muscle-strengthening activities on at least two days per week.
In a major change on previous guidelines, the WHO has now provided advice on the dangers of…

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