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Start active, stay active: infographics on physical activity

Infographics explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for different age ranges.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Published: 28 July 2016
• Last updated: 15 October 2018
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  1. 15 October 2018

     Added 'Physical activity for disabled adults' infographic.

  2. 29 June 2017

     Added 'Physical activity for pregnant women: infographic' and related guidance note.

  3. 28 July 2016

     First published.

This publication was withdrawn on 13 September 2019

This page has been replaced by a newer version. Go to: Physical activity guidelines: infographics.

Documents

Physical activity for disabled adults: infographic

PDF, 64.4 KB, 1 page

Physical activity for disabled adults: infographic

JPEG, 3.74 MB

Physical activity for pregnant women: infographic

PDF, 271 KB, 1 page

Physical activity for pregnant women: infographic

JPEG, 621 KB

Physical activity for pregnant women infographic: guidance

PDF, 790 KB, 7 pages

Physical activity benefits for babies and children (birth to 5 years old): infographic

PDF, 95.5 KB, 1 page

Physical activity benefits for babies and children (birth to 5 years old): infographic

JPEG, 787 KB

Physical activity for children and young people (5 to 18 years old): infographic

PDF, 119 KB, 1 page

Physical activity for children and young people (5 to 18 years old): infographic

JPEG, 114 KB

Physical activity benefits infographic for adults and older people

PDF, 521 KB, 1 page

Physical activity benefits infographic for adults and older people

JPEG, 155 KB

Details

These infographics outline the duration, frequency and type of physical activity required to achieve general health benefits for different age ranges.

The infographics relate to the report by the UK’s 4 Chief Medical Officers for the NHS, local authorities and a range of other organisations designing services to promote physical activity.