Global adherence to aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities guidelines

To cite: Garcia-Hermoso A, López-Gil JF, Ramírez-Vélez R, et al. Adherence to aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities guidelines: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 3.3 million participants across 31 countries. British Journal of Sports Medicine Published Online First: 23 November 2022. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2022-106189
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Objective: To estimate the global prevalence of meeting the WHO guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities (MSA) in populations aged ≥5 years, and whenever possible to explore this prevalence according to sociodemographic and lifestyle factors.
Conclusions: Only one out of five adolescents and adults met the recommended combined aerobic and MSA guidelines. Large-scale public health interventions promoting both types of exercise are needed to reduce the associated burden of non-communicable diseases.