Indicator 3.5.1 Proportion of Canadians meeting the 2020 Canadian physical activity guidelines

Proportion of Canadians meeting the 2020 Canadian physical activity guidelines

No specific target

This indicator measures the proportion of Canadians meeting the 2020 Canadian physical activity guidelines.

Canadian 24-Hour movement guidelines for 3 to 4 year olds consist of accumulating at least 180 minutes spent in a variety of physical activities spread throughout the day, of which at least 60 minutes is energetic play—more is better.

Canadian 24-Hour movement guidelines for 5 to 17 year olds consist of accumulating at least 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily. Vigorous physical activities, and muscle and bone strengthening activities should each be incorporated at least 3 days per week.

Canadian 24-hour movement guidelines for adults 18 to 64 year olds consist of accumulating at least 150 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week as well as muscle strengthening activities using major muscle groups at least twice a week.

Canadian 24-hour movement guidelines for adults 65 to 79 year olds consist of accumulating at least 150 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week as well as muscle strengthening activities using major muscle groups at least twice a week and physical activities that challenge balance.

The guidelines can be found in Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines. Ottawa, ON. 2020. https://csepguidelines.ca/

Canada

Percentage

Not applicable

Due to changes in the methodology of the activity monitor component beginning in Cycle 7 of the Canadian Health Measures Survey, caution is advised when comparing data from previous cycles (2007–2009 to 2018–2019) with data released from Cycle 7 (2022–2024) onward.