Fitness

Most people in Wales are not physically active enough to benefit their health. Experts say adults need to do at least 30 minutes of physical activity that makes you slightly out of breath on at least five days a week. Children and young people should aim for 60 minutes. You can add together separate periods of activity to get the total.

Being more active could mean:

• Walking or cycling either to work or the shops.
• Walking in the great Welsh outdoors.
• Taking the stairs not the lift.
• Taking up a hobby such as gardening or a dance class.
• Playing in the park with your children.

Getting over the barriers:

• You don't have to be fit to start with, as you can build up your level of activity gradually.
• If you're struggling to find the time to fit in activity, then build it into your daily routine, such as using the stairs rather than the lift or walking a little of the way to work.
• It doesn't have to be expensive, there’s no need to join the gym; walking and jogging are free!
• If you're struggling to get motivated, try getting active with friends or your family.
•  If you're worried a medical condition might stop you exercising, talk to your GP for advice on what you can do.

Related external links

British Heart Foundation (English only) 
Big Fat Problem (English only)
Expert Patients Program Wales  
Forestry Commission Wales (English only) 
Sports Council for Wales
Urbanwalks (English only)
Walking the Way to Health Wales (English only)
Yoga in Wales (English only)
Find a Sport Buddy (English only)
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (Move for health campaign) (English only)