The current physical activity guidelines
| Source | WHO (2020) | ACSM (2017) | Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (2018) |
| General | Adults aged 18–64 years should do at least 150–300 min of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week or do at least 75–150 min of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week or an equivalent combination of moderate-intensity and vigorous-intensity activity. | Apparently healthy adults of all ages should do at least 150 min of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week or do at least 75 min of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week or an equivalent combination of moderate-intensity and vigorous-intensity activity. | Adults should move more and sit less throughout the day. Some physical activity is better than none. For substantial health benefits adults should do at least 150 min to 300 min a week of moderate-intensity or 75 min to 150 min a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity or an equivalent combination of the two. |
| Aerobic activity | Should be performed in bouts of at least 10 min duration. | Should be performed in one continuous session per day or in multiple sessions of at least 10 min. For very deconditioned individuals exercise bouts of less than 10 min may be beneficial. | Should be performed on at least 3 days a week. All amounts of aerobic activity count towards meeting the key guidelines if they are performed at moderate or vigorous intensity. |
| Muscle strengthening activities | Should be done involving major muscle groups on two or more days a week. | Each major muscle group should be trained 2–3 days per week. | Muscle-strengthening activities of moderate or greater intensity involving all major muscle groups should be done on two or more days a week. |
| For additional health benefits | Increase moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity to more than 300 min per week or more than 150 min of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week, or an equivalent combination of moderate-intensity and vigorous-intensity activity. | Additional health benefits are gained by engaging in physical activity beyond the equivalent 300 min of moderate-intensity physical activity a week. |