Age Well | A Movement for Movement

Lots of us are living longer than ever before, with the average life expectancy in the UK now standing at 78.8 years for males and 87.8 years for females.

We know that as you get older, you’re far more likely to become inactive. Recent Sport England research shows that 42 per cent of people aged 55 and over are inactive compared to 29 per cent of the adult population.

This can be for a range of reasons and not necessarily directly connected to age and physical ability. It can be work, greater family and caring commitments and even social attitudes about the ‘right time’ to start getting active.

However, many people in the UK spend the later years of their life in poor health.

Staying active now increases the chances of living the life we want later. Building in movement into our daily lives can help us age in the best possible way. Movement is good for both our minds and bodies, reducing the risk of developing any long term health conditions, and keeping us independent for longer.

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