Keeping Active

Keeping active can help you have a healthy weight and reduce your risk of health problems like heart disease, stroke and dementia. It also helps you feel better, happier and less stressed.

Man is doing an exercise activity on a mat in a park

Aim to do a little exercise every day - enough to make you breathe faster and feel warmer, such as:

Walking or cycling whenever possible, even just 30 minutes a day
Exercising while listening to your favourite music
Exercising with friends
Finding a sport you like
Try walking, cycling or scooting instead of taking the car or public transport

If you haven’t exercised in a while or you have a medical condition, speak to your GP for advice.

For guidance on how much exercise you should do every week, please see the NHS website: Physical activity guidelines for adults aged 19 to 64 - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Exercising is also a great way of connecting with others and there are many community based physical activity programmes and services you can get involved with.

Find exercise groups, classes and activities near you.