Live Well | A Movement for Movement

Being active is good for all of us.

Even small increases in your daily movement can have a big impact on your health and wellbeing. And it’s never too late to start moving more. How and when you move will change throughout our life.

The important thing to remember is that movement will look different for everyone, but its important to remember that every bit of movement matters, no matter how big or small.

One of the best ways to build movement into your life is to replace time you’d usually spend not moving much with small chunks of activity. This might look like:

Taking the stairs over the lift
Parking the car further from your destination to get some steps in
Setting regular reminders to stand, stretch and move around if you work at a desk
Choosing active travel (like walking or cycling) over driving or taking the bus
Doing some squats or lunges during the ad breaks when you’re watching TV

Move more this Spring

Being active with a learning disability

Physical activity and weight loss

Getting active at work

Where we work has a big impact on how much we move. British people sit for an average of 8-9 hours each day, which is too long.

Getting active with a health condition

Every movement counts, no matter how big or small. Every move matters.

Getting active in your community

Many find that being part of groups makes them feel happy, and makes activities more enjoyable.

Discover sport and activity near you

From walking groups, seated yoga, football and wheelchair sports. There is something for everyone! Think of our activity finder a search engine for physical activity.

Use our activity finder