Pregnant Women, Should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity every week. They should do muscle strengthening activities twice a week., People with disabilities, Should aim for at least 150 minutes each week of moderate intensity activity for substantial health gains, do strength and balance activities on at least two days per week.The younger group of this sector undertake 120 to 180 minutes of aerobic physical activity per week at a moderate-to-vigorous intensity – this can be achieved in different ways (for example, 20 minutes per day or 40 minutes 3 times per week) through activities such as walking or cycling , Children aged 5 - 18, Should engage in moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity for an average of at least 60 minutes per day across the week, Adult age 19- 64, Should accumulate at least 150 minutes (2 1/2 hours) of moderate intensity activity (such as brisk walking or cycling); or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity activity (such as running); or even shorter durations of very vigorous intensity activity (such as sprinting or stair climbing); or a combination of moderate, vigorous and very vigorous intensity activity., Younger Children Under 5, should spend at least 180 minutes (3 hours) per day in a variety of physical activities spread throughout the day, including active and outdoor play., Older Adults 64+, should aim to accumulate 150 minutes (two and a half hours) of moderate intensity aerobic activity, building up gradually from current levels. Those who are already regularly active can achieve these benefits through 75 minutes of vigorous intensity activity, or a combination of moderate and vigorous activity, to achieve greater benefits. Weight-bearing activities which create an impact through the body help to maintain bone health..

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