Forever Active for Older People

Keeping active is particularly important as you get older. It can help to maintain a healthy heart and lungs, keep you supple and help you lose weight. It's also a great way to beat stress and meet new people . Evidence suggests that people are getting less active and spend more time being sedentary whilst at work, or at home watching TV, playing computer games or travelling by car. 

View the Chief Medical Officers’ recommendations for Physical activity for adults and older adults: 19 and over

Additional guidelines are also available for the following groups:

• Physical activity for disabled adults

activities to do at home