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  2. Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity - Mayo Clinic

    www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/exercise/art-20048389

    Exercise and physical activity are great ways to feel better, boost your health and have fun. For most healthy adults, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends these exercise guidelines: Aerobic activity. Get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity. Or get at least 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week.

  3. Physical activity - World Health Organization (WHO)

    www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/physical-activity

    Physical activity is any bodily movement that requires energy expenditure and improves health and well-being. WHO provides recommendations on the amount and type of physical activity for different age groups and populations, and monitors trends and levels of physical inactivity globally.

  4. Depression and anxiety: Exercise eases symptoms - Mayo Clinic

    www.mayoclinic.org/.../depression/in-depth/depression-and-exercise/art-20046495

    Learn how exercise can improve your mood, confidence and social interaction, and how to get started and stay motivated. Find out how much exercise is enough, what types of activities are beneficial, and when to see your healthcare professional.

  5. Physical activity - World Health Organization (WHO)

    www.who.int/health-topics/physical-activity

    Physical activity is defined as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that require energy expenditure. Popular ways to be active are through walking, cycling, sports and recreation, and can be done at any level of skill and for enjoyment.

  6. The Global Status Report on Physical Activity 2022

    www.who.int/teams/health-promotion/physical-activity/global-status-report-on...

    The report shows that physical inactivity is a major public health problem, affecting 80% of adolescents and 27% of adults worldwide. It also provides recommendations and country profiles to promote physical activity and reduce its burden on health and society.

  7. Exercise and stress: Get moving to manage stress - Mayo Clinic

    www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/exercise-and...

    Exercise increases your overall health and your sense of well-being, which puts more pep in your step every day. But exercise also has some direct stress-busting benefits. It pumps up your endorphins. Physical activity may help bump up the production of your brain's feel-good neurotransmitters, called endorphins.

  8. Global physical activity questionnaire (GPAQ)

    www.who.int/publications/m/item/global-physical-activity-questionnaire

    Global physical activity questionnaire (GPAQ) 13 November 2021 | Technical document. Download (104.5 kB)

  9. Exercising with osteoporosis: Stay active the safe way

    www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/osteoporosis/in-depth/osteoporosis/art...

    Learn how to exercise safely and effectively if you have osteoporosis. Find out which types of activities can strengthen muscles and bones, improve balance and prevent falls, and which ones to avoid. Watch videos of exercises for different muscle groups.

  10. Exercise and chronic disease: Get the facts - Mayo Clinic

    www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/exercise-and-chronic...

    Learn how exercise can help people with long-lasting conditions cope with symptoms and improve their overall health. Find out which exercises are safe, how often and how much to exercise, and what to do before and after activity.

  11. WHO guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour

    www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240015128

    Download the WHO Guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour, published in November 2020, with evidence-based recommendations for different populations and health outcomes. The guidelines cover the amount, intensity and duration of physical activity, as well as the associations between sedentary behaviour and health.