Secondary prevention

 

Lifestyle measures: exercise

Recommendations 5.3.1

B. All patients should be advised to take regular exercise as far as they are able:

• Exercise programmes should be tailored to the individual following appropriate assessment, starting with low-intensity physical activity and gradually increasing to moderate levels.
• All adults should aim to be active daily and minimise the amount of time spent being sedentary (sitting) for extended periods.
• For adults over the age of 19 years, this activity should add up to at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity, over a week, in bouts of 10 minutes or more (e.g. 30 minutes on at least 5 days per week).  They should also engage in muscle strengthening activities at least twice per week.
• For older people at risk of falls, additional physical activity which incorporates balance and coordination, at least twice per week, is also recommended.