The current recommendation for physical activity is just 30 minutes a day of moderate activity, such as brisk walking. That's all it takes to feel the difference.
You should aim at 30 minutes a day but you don't have to do them all in one go to start with.
You could walk for ten minutes, three times a day or 15 minutes twice a day at first. The most important thing is that you start 'where you're at' and build up gradually,
'Brisk' walking means walking so that you breathe a little faster, feel warmer and have a slightly faster heart beat. You should still be able to talk. If you can't carry on a conversation, then you're going too fast!
The current recommendation for physical activity is just 30 minutes a day of moderate activity, such as brisk walking. That's all it takes to feel the difference.
