Chief Medical Officer Guidelines for Physical Activity

Chief Medical Officer Physical Activity Guidelines

These new physical activity guidelines for all four UK home countries cover:

  • early years
  • children and young people
  • adults
  • older adults.

These scientifically informed guidelines will help policy makers and health professionals, as well as individuals themselves to understand how to reduce the risk of ill health associated with inactivity and sedentary behaviours.

Follow the tabs for the physical activity guidelines depending on age.