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UK Chief Medical Officer 2026 Physical Activity Infographics

Health benefits associated with physical activity

  • Sets out the shared health benefits of physical activity across the life course and specific benefits by life stage.

Greatest health benefits chart

  • Sets out the relationship between health benefits and time spent in moderate to vigorous activity showing that the greatest benefits are in moving from inactive to more active

Physical activity across the life course

  • Sets out how regular strength and balance activity helps people maintain capability for longer, and support

Resource details

  • Topics: Physical activity
  • Target audience: Healthcare professionals
  • Where to use: Brand assets and guidelines, Campaign overview
  • Published: 24 July 2026
  • Last updated: 24 July 2026

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Greatest Health Benefits Chart

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Health benefits associated with physical activity

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Physical activity across the life course

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