Choose activities or sports you enjoy, and those that fit into your routine. You also need to make an effort to keep it up for a lifetime. Every little extra effort adds up to make a real difference to your health and well-being.

	If you are inactive, any increase is beneficial
	For good general health, do at least 30 minutes of moderate activity daily ( such as walking ) most days
	To reduce your cancer risk, do one hour of moderate activity OR 30 minutes of vigorous activity ( such as jogging or cycling) daily

Don't be lazy, do the following:

	Take the stairs, not the lift
	Get off the bus / train one stop earlier and walk
	Go for a stroll at lunchtime
	Park further away from your destination and walk
	Have some active fun such as bike riding, ball games or join a sporting team
	Walk with a friend
	Try an exercise class, yoga class, aerobic class, social dance class......

The importance of keeping a healthy weight

What's your Body Mass Index (BMI)?