Physical activity

Find the physical activity which suits you to reduce the risk of developing a number of diseases and improve your general wellbeing.

For children and young people aged 5-18

To maintain a basic level of health you need to do at least 60 minutes (1 hour) of physical activity every day, which should range between moderate-intensity activity, such as cycling and playground activities and vigorous-intensity activity, such as fast running and tennis. On three days a week, these activities should involve muscle-strengthening activities, such as push-ups, and bone-strengthening activities, such as running.

Healthy adults (19 – 64 years)

To stay healthy, or to improve health adults need to do two types of physical activity each week including aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity. You should aim to achieve at least 150 minutes of exercise per week. One way to do this is by doing 30 minutes exercise on 5 days a week. For other ways to accomplish this and to find out more see the NHS physical activity guidelines for adults.

Find an activity near you

Visit the Let’s Move Lincolnshire website to search for opportunities to be active near you. As well as a free to use activity finder, the website also features, tops tips, advice and inspiration to help support you be more active.

How much have you moved today?

There are lots of ways you and your family can fit physical activity in to your day. Getting active will not only help your body and health, it will also help your mind too! Find out more here.