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Physical activity in older adults
Recommended levels of physical activity for health 65 years and older
For adults in this age group, physical activity consists of recreational or leisure activities, commuting (e.g. walking or cycling), occupational activities (when the person is still engaged in work), household chores, games, sports or scheduled exercises in the context of activities daily, family and community communities.
In order to improve cardiorespiratory and muscle functions and bone and functional health, and to reduce the risk of ENT, depression and cognitive impairment, it is recommended that:
adults 65 and older spend 150 minutes per week to moderate aerobic physical activity, or some form of vigorous aerobic physical activity for 75 minutes, or an equivalent combination of moderate and vigorous activities.
the activity will be carried out in sessions of at least 10 minutes.
adults in this age group spend up to 300 minutes per week for moderate aerobic physical activity or 150 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic physical activity, or an equivalent combination of moderate and vigorous activity in order to achieve greater health benefits.
that adults in this age group with reduced mobility perform physical activities to improve their balance and prevent falls, three days or more per week.
activities that strengthen the main muscle groups two or more days a week.
When older adults are unable to perform the recommended physical activity due to their state of health, they will remain physically active to the extent their condition permits.
Beneficial effects of physical activity in older adults
In general, the available evidence strongly demonstrates that, compared to less active older adults, men and women, physically active older persons:
have lower mortality rates from all causes, coronary heart disease, hypertension, stroke, type 2 diabetes, colon and breast cancer, and depression, better functioning of their cardiorespiratory and muscular systems, and better body mass and composition.
have a more favorable biomarker profile for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes and improving bone health, and
have increased functional health, reduced risk of falls, better conserved cognitive functions, and a lower risk of moderate and severe functional limitations.
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Meredith✨
4 years ago
Para llevar una vida sana y larga hay que comer sano y hacer ejercicio. Parece cliché pero es lo ideal para estar bien
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ravena69
4 years ago
A mi mama le encantan .
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MAGALY
4 years ago
Ejercicios y una buena dieta
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Maria
4 years ago
tenemos que movernos
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Zulaima 🌹🍀
4 years ago
Buena actividad, es vital para nuestra salud
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Wilmer Romero
4 years ago
Siempre se debe de correr 30 min al dia por lo menos
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Silvia
4 years ago
Siempre me ha gustado la actividad física, nos mantiene sanos
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Just read(en)
4 years ago
Exercise is one of the important factor on remaining healthy. Loved your detailed post about it.
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