Physical Activity Guidelines for Older Adults

For older adults, ages 65 and older, The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology recommends the following guidelines.

Physical Activity Guidelines

150 minutes of moderate to vigorous intense aerobic physical activity every week in bouts of 10 minutes or more
- Those with poor mobility should perform activities to enhance balance and prevent falls
- Try to add muscle and bone strengthening activities at least 2 days per week
What type of activities should older adults be doing?
Moderate Intensity Physical Activities
- Brisk Walking
- Bicycling
- Aqua exercises
Vigorous Intensity Physical Activities
- Swimming
- Cross-Country Skiing
Download Full PDF: Physical Activity Guidelines for Older Adults

What are the benefits?

Reduces the risk of
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
Maintain functional independence
Maintain mobility
Improve fitness and body composition
Maintain bone health
Maintain mental health

Promoting Physical Activity for Older Adults

Go for a brisk walk around the block after lunch, take the dog for a walk after dinner, or try a new sport! Join a local community center for group classes such as Zumba or yoga. There are so many ways to get some physical activity, you just have to put your mind to it and you’re off!

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More About Our East Vancouver Wellness Centre

As always, we invite you to come down and learn more about the Backs in Action Wellness Centre in East Vancouver! We are located in in East Vancouver and just a skytrain ride away from Burnaby and downtown Vancouver – just steps from the Commercial-Broadway Skytrain Station.

2917 Hebb Avenue Vancouver BC

Phone: 604-876-9977 Email: info@backsinaction.ca