Exercise Is Necessary At What Age
Exercise or any kind of physical activity should be done by people of all ages, from children to the elderly. Science has prescribed a specific time limit for people of all ages, beyond which activity can be detrimental to the body. A few days ago, actor Govinda was also admitted to the hospital due to heavy exercise. Upon discharge, he revealed that excessive physical activity or heavy workouts left him exhausted and he fainted. Now, it is important for everyone to know how much exercise is sufficient for people of different ages. So, let’s learn the WHO’s guidelines for physical activity .
Children and adults (ages 5-17):
Children and adults this age should engage in at least 60 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity at least 3 days a week, including aerobic activities and exercises that strengthen muscles and bones.
Adults and older (ages 18-64):
Adults and older should aim for at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate or 75 to 150 minutes of intense aerobic exercise per week. Weight training should be done twice a week to strengthen muscles.
Seniors (over 65):
People over 65 are also recommended to engage in at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise. They should also engage in weight training two to three times a week to maintain muscle mass.
Pregnant and postpartum women:
Such women are advised to do 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activities every week, which also includes muscle strengthening activities.
Keep these things in mind before exercising.
Carol Ewing Garber, an exercise scientist at Teachers College, Columbia University in New York, says that people who have never exercised before or who get nervous just thinking about it can start with activities like stretching or light walking. If you want to build strength, try calisthenics, weight training, or resistance band workouts.
“Schedule times throughout the day when you can do small bursts of activity. If you’re successful, you can increase the time and intensity of the activity. It’s not necessary to do all the activities at once,” says Vanessa M. Kercher, exercise scientist and clinical assistant professor at Indiana University in Bloomington.
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