Adults are advised to do muscle-strengthening exercises twice a week, as well as aerobic exercise, to help them stay active for longer, under new guidance from the UK’s top doctors.
For the first time, it includes advice on safe activity levels for pregnant women and new mums.
Dance, bowls or Tai Chi are advised for over-65s to reduce falls in old age.
Physical activity protects against obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and depression, the advice says. Read more