Physical activity for disabled adults: text of the infographic
Published 7 September 2019
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The infographic summarises the UK Chief Medical Officers’ physical activity guidelines, 2019.
Make physical activity a daily habit.
Physical activity:
- improves mental health and quality of life
- makes maintaining a healthy weight easier
- makes daily tasks easier and increases independence
- strengthens muscles and bones
- improves fitness
- improves mobility and balance
- helps to prevent chronic disease
- creates opportunities to meet new people and feel part of the community
Physical activity makes you feel good: give things a go and enjoy what you do.
Being inactive is harmful to health.
Do not be still for too long: even a little movement is better than nothing.
For substantial health gains aim for at least 150 minutes each week of moderate intensity activity.
Remember the talk test:
- can talk, but not sing = moderate intensity activity
- difficulty talking without pausing = vigorous intensity activity
Do strength and balance activities on at least 2 days per week.