Adults

Did you know?

In order to live an active and healthy lifestyle adults (aged 19 – 64) should aim to be active daily, any activity is better than none and more is better still.

Over a week, activity should add up to at least 150 minutes (2 and a half hours) of moderate intensity activity, 75 minutes of vigorous intensity activity or even shorter durations of very vigorous intensity (Or a combination!).

Adults should also undertake physical activity to improve muscle strength on at least two days a week, but any strengthening activity is better than none.

All adults should minimise the amount of time being sedentary (sitting) for extended periods.

The benefits of doing so include:

• reducing your risk of a range of diseases e.g. stroke, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease
• helps maintain a healthy weight
• helps maintain ability to perform everyday tasks with ease
• Improves self-esteem and reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety

(Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults)

Interested in trying a new activity or sport? Visit our club / activity finder to find out what is near you – www.getactivenortheast.co.uk