Find out how each age group should be exercised and what is the correct time of physical activity for each age to practice
TO Physical activities They are extremely important to have a healthier life and even prevent obesity. This becomes even more important when we consider that, according to data from the Ministry of Health, a significant part of the Brazilian population is overweight. By 2020, for example, about 60% of adults were considered overweight and 25% were obese.
However, they are not all those who can perform the same type of exercise or for the same day or a week. After all, several factors influence this, including age.
For this reason, the technical director of the CIA Athletics, Monica Marques, follows the information on how to exercise in every age group. Remember that physical activity for each age will also depend on the individuality of each person, so it is always good to look for a professional before starting a new business.
Subsequently, see, in general, what are the guidelines for any age:
From 5 to 17 years
For children and teenagers, the ideal is to practice 60 minutes of physical activity. These activities can be moderate or intense aerobic, interspersing this intensity throughout the week and always respecting the limit of the little ones.
18-64 years
In the case of adults, the time of physical activity changes according to the intensity. Moderate, from 150 to 300 minutes and intense, from 75 to 150 minutes. Bodybuilding is also recommended in at least two days a week.
Over 65 years
For the elderly, if the activity is in moderation, it should be from 150 to 300 minutes, while an intense can be 75 to 150 minutes. It is also important for the elderly to perform muscle strengthening exercises in two days of the week or more.
Finally, it is essential to understand that, being healthier and losing weight, the exercises alone are not enough. It takes other care with well -being, such as a healthy nutrition, a good night of sleep and correct hydration.
“To lose weight, it is necessary to be in a caloric deficit, that is, to consume less calories than your body spends. Eat more fruit and vegetables, foods rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals and which have little calories,” he explains.
Source: Terra
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