Fight Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): More Active People for a Healthier World: Physical Activity Recommendations

The going Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in China has become the world’s leading health headline and is causing major panic and public concerns. On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that the new coronavirus outbreak is a public health emergency of international concern. Regular physical activity can help reduce your feelings of stress and anxiety (which many of us may be feeling in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic). More active people for a healthier world: The Physical activity guidelines for recommends 150- 300 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity and 2 sessions per week of muscle strength training. Fit in 2, 5, 10 or 20 minutes, however and wherever you can. Physical activity and exercise at home using various safe, simple, and easily implementable movement is maintain fitness levels. Such forms of movement may include, but are not limited to, strengthening movement, activities for balance and control, stretching movement, or a combination of these. Every active minute counts!. Physical activity is important across all ages, and should be integrated into multiple daily settings. Whether working or not, older adults, in particular, can benefit from regular physical activity to maintain physical, social and mental health (including prevention or delay of dementia), prevent falls and realize healthy ageing.