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.

Calories and physical activity

Find out how many calories are burnt off by different types of activity.

Fun activities in the great outdoors

Handy tips and suggestions for getting active outside.

Physical activity and cancer: what’s the risk?

Understand the science behind physical activity and reduced
cancer risk.

Are you active enough?

Take our quiz to find out.

Maximise your 30 minutes

Top activity tips from fitness expert Diane Toothill.

More ideas on being active

Explore our archive.