Lifestyle

Physical Activity

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❍ At a glance

  • Current NZ/WHO guidance: 150-300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week, or 75-150 minutes of vigorous-intensity, plus muscle-strengthening on 2 or more days. These are minimums, not targets - more is better up to a plateau.
  • Sedentary behaviour carries independent metabolic risk even in people who meet activity guidelines. Breaking up sitting time is a distinct clinical goal, not just a proxy for overall activity.
  • For older adults: balance and falls-prevention training has its own recommendation. The 5-times sit-to-stand test (timed) is a validated, zero-equipment functional pro
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