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Live Q&A on how to #BeActive. Every move counts! #AskWHO pscp.tv/w/cqdhDjI2MTAy…

Join the #BeActive campaign & show what you do to stay active! It doesn’t matter how you move or how fit you are.

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From preventing diseases to boosting mental wellbeing, WHO recommends adults do

🕒 at least 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity; or
🕒 at least 75–150 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity

throughout the week. #BeActive!

For adults, muscle-strengthening activities done at least twice a week provide additional health benefits.

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In adults, physical activity helps reduce the risk of

🚨hypertension
🚨cancer
🚨type-2 diabetes
🚨anxiety or depression

and many more. 👉bit.ly/3qSRKU6 #BeActive

Moving your body is not only good for your physical health, it also boosts your mental wellbeing. Every move counts.

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In older adults 🧓🏿🧓🏼, physical activity helps prevent falls & falls-related injuries as well as declines in bone health and functional ability.

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Older adults should do

🕒 at least 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity; or
🕒 at least 75–150 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity; or
🔄 an equivalent combination

throughout the week. More info 👉bit.ly/33dXxcE #BeActive

To enhance capacity & prevent falls, older adults 🧓🏿🧓 should do a variety of multi-component physical activity that emphasizes functional balance & strength training on 3⃣ or more days a week.

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How do you move❓

Some people chase championships 🏅, some just chase their kids 👦. Remember, Every Move Counts! #BeActive

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Whether you like to

🙂run
🙂jump
🙂play sports
🙂dance

WHO recommends that children & adolescents 👦👧 do a minimum 6⃣0⃣ minutes/day of physical activity. Every Move Counts. #BeActive!

All children & adolescents should have access to enjoyable and varied physical activities appropriate for their age and ability.

Find some creative ways to #BeActive in our guidelines:
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