Keeping active
Health benefits
Regular physical activity is an important part of living well
Keeping active guidelines
Learn about the recommended physical activity guidelines for your age group
Getting started
Activities for parents and children
If you have children, find ways you an keep fit and healthy with them
Choosing activities
If you are looking to do more exercise, it's important to find the right activity for you
Keeping motivated
Advice on staying motivated to keep physically active
Older people
It's never too late to start getting physically active, find out what you can do to keep fit and healthy over 65
Wheelchair users and disabled people
Find out how you can keep fit and active if you have disabilities or use a wheelchair
Types of exercise
Learn how you can achieve both aerobic and muscle strengthening exercises to improve you health
Keeping active in pregnancy
Benefits of keeping active in pregnancy and how to stay safe
Getting active after the birth
How to return to regular activity, exercise or sport after the birth and how this benefits you
Before and after exercise
Warm-up and cool-down
Learn about what you can do to warm-up and and cool-down before and after exercise
Pain and injuries
Information on the pain you may feel after exercise and what you can do to avoid injury
Activities
Climbing
A growing number of people in search of a new sport are taking up climbing
Cycling
Learn about the health benefits of cycling and how you can get started
Football
Read more about playing football, a hugely popular sport that can bring many health benefits
Racket sports
Read more about racket sports and their health benefits
Running
Learn about the health benefits of jogging and running, as well as how you can get started
Swimming
Swimming is a great all-round form of physical activity, read more about its benefits
Tai chi, Pilates and yoga
Tai chi, Pilates and yoga can improve core strength and balance
Walking
Find out the benefits of walking more