80% of adolescents not getting enough physical activity, study finds [Video]

A new study released by the World Health Organization says 80% of teens across the world are not meeting the organization’s recommended levels of physical activity.

The World Health Organization says that those ages 5-17 should get an average of at least an hour a day of moderate to vigorous exercise, with most of the physical activity being aerobic. Teens not getting enough exercise can lead to increased adiposity, poorer cardiometabolic health, fitness and behavioral conduct/pro-social behavior, and reduced sleep duration, the WHO said.

Examples of aerobic physical activity include walking, running, swimming and bicycling.

“Sedentary behavior is any period of low-energy expenditure while awake such as sitting, reclining or lying,” the WHO said. “Lives are becoming increasingly sedentary through the use of motorized transport and the increased use of screens for work, education and recreation.”

The WHO also found that 31% of adults aren’t getting enough physical activity, which is up from 26% …