The World Health Organization released guidelines on physical activity Wednesday, urging people to ward off sedentary lifestyles.

Even during a pandemic, everyone needs to be physically active, limit the amount of time they spend sitting and take every chance they can to get moving – even if it's just a little, the World Health Organization said.

In guidelines for people of all ages released Wednesday, the WHO emphasized that "every type of movement counts" as people combat sedentary lifestyles, exacerbated by social distancing and the amount of time spent at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

About a quarter of all adults and 80% of adolescents don't get enough physical activity, the WHO said

Regular physical activity can reduce the risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and cancer, and it has positive effects on mental health and reducing cognitive decline, the WHO said