C6 Prescription of exercise for health

World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends for minimal levels of physical activity in the promotion of good health for three specific groups

• at least 60 min of moderate - to - vigorous intensity physical activity per day • most activity should be aerobic. Vigorous-intensity activities should be incorporated (3 times per week) • additional activities with more than 60 mins daily will provide additional health benefits

• 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week (or at least 75 min) • aerobic activity should be performed in bouts of at least 10 min duration • muscle strengthening activities should be done involving major muscle groups on two or more days

• at least 150 min of moderate - intensity aerobic physical activity (or at least of vigorous 75min) • Aerobic activity should be performed in bouts of at least 10 min duration -muscle strengthening activities should be done involving major muscle groups on two or more days • adults with poor mobility should perform physical activity to enhance balance and prevent falls on three or more days per week

->to make the most of limited functional capacities -> to alleviate or provide relief from symptoms -> to reduce the need for medication -> to reduce the risk of disease recurrence -> to help overcome social problems and psychological distress

-> Physical ( perceptions of being to old or too fat) -> Emotional ( shyness, embarrassment) ->Motivational (lack of energy for or enjoyment of exercise ) ->Time ( lack of time due to work or family life) ->Availability (perceptions, lack of equipment, facilities and the feeling that there is no one to exercise with) • uncontrolled disease state (unstable angina, poorly -controlled diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension) • hazards of exercise -musco-skeletal injuries -triggering of other health issues (heart attack, respiratory tract infections)