All adults should be advised to participate in 30 minutes of moderate activity on most or all days of the week (A)
More vigorous exercise is recommended for cardiovascular health and a minimum of 30 minutes 3-4 times a week is advised for cancer prevention (C)
People who are at average risk should be questioned for current level of activity every 12 months (B)
People who are at increased risk should be questioned at every visit and assess readiness for more activity (C)
To promote and maintain health, all healthy adults aged 18 to 65 years need moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity for a minimum of 30 min on five days each week or vigorous-intensity aerobic activity for a minimum of 20 min on three days each week. (A)
Risk of Disease Related Physical Activity
Who is at higher risk?
What should be done?
How often?
Average risk
Those already performing moderate levels of activity for 30 minutes daily for at least 5 days a week
Question regarding current level of activity
Every 12 months
Increased risk
teenage girls, low socioeconomic backgrounds
Question regarding current level of activity and readiness to be more active
Every visit
High risk
Those with a chronic condition or other cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors
Question regarding current level of activity and readiness to be more active
Every visit
Intervention
Determine level of physical activity and readiness for more exercise
Interventions to increase level of physical activity that showed benefits include:
