THREAD 1/8: The new
@WHO Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour include 6 Key Messages:

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="1️⃣" title="Tastenkappe Ziffer 1" aria-label="Emoji: Tastenkappe Ziffer 1"> Physical activity is good for hearts, bodies and minds! Regular PA

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⬇️" title="Pfeil nach unten" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach unten"> risk of NCDs

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⬆️" title="Pfeil nach oben" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach oben"> mental health and

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⬆️" title="Pfeil nach oben" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach oben"> thinking, learning & overall wellbeing.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="2️⃣" title="Tastenkappe Ziffer 2" aria-label="Emoji: Tastenkappe Ziffer 2"> Any amount of PA is better than none, and more is better! What to aim for? Adults: 150 to 300 mins moderate aerobic PA per week. Children: average 60 mins of moderate aerobic PA per day.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="3️⃣" title="Tastenkappe Ziffer 3" aria-label="Emoji: Tastenkappe Ziffer 3"> All physical activity counts! PA can be done as part of work, sport and leisure or transport

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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚴♂️" title="Radfahrender Mann" aria-label="Emoji: Radfahrender Mann"> as well as every day and household tasks.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="4️⃣" title="Tastenkappe Ziffer 4" aria-label="Emoji: Tastenkappe Ziffer 4"> Muscle strengthening benefits EVERYONE

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💪" title="Angespannter Bizeps" aria-label="Emoji: Angespannter Bizeps"> Older adults should also add activities which emphasize balance and coordination to help prevent falls and improve health.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="5️⃣" title="Tastenkappe Ziffer 5" aria-label="Emoji: Tastenkappe Ziffer 5"> Too much sedentary behaviour can be unhealthy

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🛋" title="Couch und Lampe" aria-label="Emoji: Couch und Lampe">. It can

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⬆️" title="Pfeil nach oben" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach oben"> risk of heart disease, cancer & T2D. Limiting sedentary time and being physically active is good for health.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="6️⃣" title="Tastenkappe Ziffer 6" aria-label="Emoji: Tastenkappe Ziffer 6"> Everyone can benefit from

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⬆️" title="Pfeil nach oben" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach oben"> physical activity and

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⬇️" title="Pfeil nach unten" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach unten"> sedentary behaviour, including pregnant and postpartum women and people living with chronic conditions or disability.
8/8: Want to know more about the science behind the guidelines? Register for our webinar here

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