Singapore — The Singapore Physical Activity Guidelines (SPAG) was published on Sunday (June 12) to provide Singaporeans of all ages with recommendations on physical activity for the benefit of health and well-being.
This guideline was created by Sport Singapore (SportSG) and the Health Promotion Board (HPB) and is revised from the National Physical Activity Guidelines published in 2011 and the National Physical Activity Guidelines for Children and Adolescents up to 18 years of age. increase. In 2013.
The guidelines provide Singaporeans with detailed recommendations on the duration, intensity, frequency, and type of physical activity, with an emphasis on encouraging a variety of physical activities and reducing sedentary behavior.
Singaporeans can better understand the amount of physical activity required to achieve the desired health benefits and learn the types of exercise that are appropriate for their age group and lifestyle.
For example, preschoolers achieve at least 180 minutes of physical activity recommendations daily and develop basic movement skills through a variety of activities, including social play and various movements such as running, jumping, and throwing. You need to aim to wear it.
For adults, the guidelines recommend moderate-intensity aerobic exercise for at least 150-300 minutes per week, with moderate or intense intensity, at least two days a week, for muscles, bones, and joints through a variety of activities. It is recommended to strengthen it.
Recommendations for pregnant and postpartum women and persons with disabilities (PwD) have also been added to the revised set of guidelines.
The culmination of research, new evidence for the last decade
Co-developed by experts in the fields of medicine, health promotion, sports and research, SPAG is the culmination of intensive reviews of research and new evidence that have emerged over the last decade.
The new guidelines will help the country help improve public health outcomes. They provide benchmarks for stakeholders, including healthcare and fitness professionals, as well as policy makers and community leaders who play a key role in creating an ecosystem that supports and enables active living.
SPAG has been developed with practical tips and case studies to educate the community to make informed decisions about health and well-being.
SPAG recommendations aim to promote a variety of activities to achieve the five key elements of physical activity: aerobic fitness, strength, bone strength, flexibility and balance.
Koh Peng Keng, HPB’s Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer, said:
“We encourage all Singaporeans to engage in a variety of exercises and activities to produce overall health outcomes, along with recommendations on the type, amount and intensity of physical activity in different population segments. “
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