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Physical activity

Be physically active every day in any way for 30 minutes or more.

Regular physical activity has a direct effect on reducing cancer risk. It's also key to helping you to control your weight. Aim to build more activity into your daily routine.

Maximise your 30 minutes - housework

What counts as activity?

Find out here and learn how to build more physical activity in your daily life.

Physical activity and cancer: what’s the risk? - couple cycling

Physical activity and cancer: what’s the risk?

Understand the science behind physical activity and reduced
cancer risk.

Are you active enough?

Are you active enough?

Take our activity quiz to find out.

Calories and physical activity

Calories and physical activity

Take a look at some common forms of physical activity and learn how many calories they burn in an hour.

Walking for health - couple walking

Walking for health

Find out how to turn everyday walking into a great health and fitness tool.

More ideas on being active - swimming

More ideas on being active

Explore our archive.