Guidance

Start active, stay active: report on physical activity in the UK

A UK-wide report explaining the frequency and type of physical activity required to achieve general health benefits.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Published: 11 July 2011
• Last updated: 11 March 2016 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on 11 September 2019

This page has been replaced by a newer version. Go to: Physical activity guidelines: UK Chief Medical Officers’ report.

Documents

Start active, stay active

PDF, 1.46 MB, 62 pages

Details

This report, from the Chief Medical Officers in the UK, is aimed at the NHS, local authorities and a range of other organisations designing services to promote physical activity, sport and exercise for health benefits.

UK physical activity guidelines

UK physical activity infographics

Published 11 July 2011
Last updated 11 March 2016 + show all updates

1. 11 March 2016

   Added infographic on physical activity guidelines for children (5-18)

2. 11 July 2011

   First published.