A spin off from the "Eat you veg". thread
As some of you know I'm a student again and this is within my area, and I find the differences between countries intriguing.
UK guidelines for adults are :
at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity such as cycling or fast walking every week, and
strength exercises on two or more days a week that work all the major muscles (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms).
or
75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity, such as running or a game of singles tennis every week, and
strength exercises on two or more days a week that work all the major muscles (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms).
or
A mix of moderate and vigorous aerobic activity every week. For example, two 30-minute runs plus 30 minutes of fast walking equates to 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity, and
strength exercises on two or more days a week that work all the major muscles (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms).
The Danish are :
Be physically active atleast 30 min/day. Activity must be moderate to high intensity og mudst be beyond the short daily rutines. If the 30 minuttes should be split , the activity mus have a minimum time of 10 minutes.
At least twice at week you need 20 minutes high intensity physical activity, to maintain or increase fitness and musclemass. There must be activities that increase bonestrength and mobility.
I know the Danish are minimum recommendations. They have been made so they won't discourage people, and are where the scientists see a improved or a steady health.
In fact the recommendations should say minimum 1hour/day for the maximum benefits.
How many in the UK knows they recommendations and try to live up to them. I know this forum is an exception.