To help Canadians move toward healthier lifestyles, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) supported the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) in reviewing the latest science on physical activity and in developing new physical activity guidelines.

Here's what PHAC and CSEP offer as physical activity guidelines of Canadians 65 years and older:

Physical activity plays an important role in your health, well-being and quality of life. These tips will help you improve and maintain your health by being physically active every day

1. Take part in at least 2.5 hours of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic activity each week.
2. Spread out the activities into sessions of 10 minutes or more.
3. It is beneficial to add muscle and bone strengthening activities using major muscle groups at least twice a week. This will help your posture and balance.

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Tips to Get Active

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) recommend that adults 65 years and older:

• Find an activity you like such as swimming or cycling.
• Minutes count - increase your activity level 10 minutes at a time. Every little bit helps.
• Active time can be social time - look for group activities or classes in your community, or get your family or friends to be active with you.
• Walk wherever and whenever you can.
• Take the stairs instead of the elevator, when possible.
• Carry your groceries home.

For more information or tips to get moving, read the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults - 65 Years and Older.  Also, visit:

Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology

ParticipACTION

https://www.participaction.com/en-ca

Note:  Get Active Tip Sheets for children and youth can be found at http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/hp-ps/hl-mvs/pa-ap/04paap-eng.php courtesy of the Public Health Agency of Canada.

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Additional Reading

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Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults - 65 Years and Older

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