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Physical Activity Guidelines
Understanding the link between physical activity and health benefits

Based on the most recent scientific evidence, the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology developed the new Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines to help Canadians understand the link between physical activity and compelling health benefits. These Guidelines explain the amount and types of physical activity that we need to experience significant, positive changes to our health. 

 

 

 

 

                                                                 Guidelines for the early years aged 0 – 4

 

 Guidelines for children aged 5 – 11   Guidelines for youth aged 12 – 17

 Guidelines for children aged 5 – 11                         Guidelines for youth aged 12 – 17

 

 

 

Guidelines for adults 18 – 64  Guidelines for older adults 65 years & older

          Guidelines for adults 18 - 64                                   Guidelines for older adults 65 years & older

 

           Guidelines Glossary of Terms  Guildelines Key Messages             

Guidelines Glossary of Terms                                         Guildelines Key Messages  

 

Guidelines Backgrounder

Guidelines Backgrounder

 

 

 

 

 

Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology

 

 

For more information on the new Physical Activity Guidelines please visit:

 

CSEP Website

 

PHAC Website