Regular physical activity and exercise are critically important for the health and wellbeing of people of all ages. Research has demonstrated that virtually all individuals can benefit from regular physical activity, whether they participate in vigorous exercise or some type of moderate health-enhancing physical activity. Even among frail and very old adults, mobility and functioning can be improved through physical activity.
Regular physical activity has been shown to reduce the morbidity and mortality from many chronic diseases. Millions of Britain's suffer from chronic illnesses that can be prevented or improved through regular physical activity:
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Despite the well-known benefits of physical activity, most adults and many children lead a relatively sedentary lifestyleand are not active enough to achieve these health benefits. A sedentary lifestyle is defined as engaging in no leisure-time physical activity (exercises, sports, physically active hobbies) in a two-week period.
The statistics (for the UK) show:
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