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Keeping active

Information on the health benefits of exercise and ideas on how to keep active.

Regular physical activity is an important part of living well

Learn about the recommended physical activity guidelines for your age group

If you have children, find ways you an keep fit and healthy with them

If you are looking to do more exercise, it's important to find the right activity for you

Advice on staying motivated to keep physically active

It's never too late to start getting physically active, find out what you can do to keep fit and healthy over 65

Find out how you can keep fit and active if you have disabilities or use a wheelchair

Learn how you can achieve both aerobic and muscle strengthening exercises to improve you health

Benefits of keeping active in pregnancy and how to stay safe

How to return to regular activity, exercise or sport after the birth and how this benefits you

Learn about what you can do to warm-up and and cool-down before and after exercise

Information on the pain you may feel after exercise and what you can do to avoid injury

A growing number of people in search of a new sport are taking up climbing

Learn about the health benefits of cycling and how you can get started

Read more about playing football, a hugely popular sport that can bring many health benefits

Read more about racket sports and their health benefits

Learn about the health benefits of jogging and running, as well as how you can get started

Swimming is a great all-round form of physical activity, read more about its benefits

Tai chi, Pilates and yoga can improve core strength and balance

Find out the benefits of walking more