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The exercise you need to be doing to improve your health
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEngland's chief medical officer, Professor Sir Chris Whitty, has warned against the health risks of prolonged sitting, coinciding with new exercise guidance. The updated guidelines from UK chief medical officers stress that “any activity is better than none” and reinforce the recommendation of at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise weekly. A key focus is on minimising sedentary time and breaking up long periods of inactivity, as “prolonged sitting is harmful, even in people who achieve the recommended levels of moderate to vigorous physical activity”.The guidance specifically advises individuals using weight-loss drugs to incorporate muscle strengthening activity to counteract muscle mass loss. Sir Chris said the new review included studies on 30 million people, showing that being active cuts the risk of diseases and deaths from any cause.In fullUK’s new exercise guidance: Here’s what you need to stay healthyMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
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independent.co.uk
UK’s new exercise guidance: Here’s what you need to stay healthy
Professor Sir Chris Whitty said any exercise is better than none and urged those who are sedentary or working from home to become more active
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inews.co.uk
I'm England's chief doctor, here's how to keep fit
The UK's physical activity guidelines have been updated for the first time in seven years
