Adults aged 19 to 64 should do at least 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous activity a week, plus muscle strengthening on at least 2 days.
The UK guidance adds that adults should aim to be active every day. Regular activity lowers the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, several cancers, depression and premature death, and supports mental wellbeing, sleep and a healthy weight. The UK Chief Medical Officers (CMO) put it this way: if physical activity were a drug, it would be called a miracle cure. This page sets out the UK and World Health Organization (WHO) guidance for adults, how they compare, strength and sedentary time, the benefits, and how to help people start safely.
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