Leading an active lifestyle

Staying active is essential for your physical and mental health. Building regular movement into your routine helps you live a healthier, happier life at any age.

Moving more is a powerful way to lower your risk of long-term conditions, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer. It also makes it easier to maintain a healthy weight, boosts your sleep quality, and supports your mental wellbeing by helping you manage stress.

You don't need to be an athlete to feel the benefits—even small increases in daily movement can make a big difference if you are currently inactive. Incorporating physical activity into your daily routine is easy with simple habits: taking the stairs, walking or cycling for short journeys, or staying active around the house.

Conversely, sitting still for long periods can lead to weight gain and negatively affect other areas of your health.

Spending too much time sitting or lying down is bad for your health, even if you exercise regularly in your spare time. That is why it is so important to break up long periods of inactivity by standing up and moving whenever you can.