Movement can support mental and physical health in several ways. The effects differ from person to person.
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Mood and wellbeing
Regular activity may support mood, wellbeing and management of stress.
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Sleep
It may support better sleep and a steadier daily rhythm.
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Physical health
It supports cardiovascular fitness, muscle and bone health, and long-term physical health.
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Confidence and routine
Enjoyable, repeatable movement can help build confidence and daily structure.
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Social connection
Group activities can create opportunities to spend time with other people.
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Thinking and brain health
Movement may support concentration, learning and brain health across life.
Benefits vary, and movement does not replace mental or physical healthcare.
Read the UK Chief Medical Officers’ physical activity guidance.
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IPAQ-SF was developed and tested mainly for people aged 15 to 69. It is a self-report estimate, not a diagnosis or an assessment of whether an activity is clinically suitable for you.
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Your result: activity level
- Total
- MET-min/week
- Walking
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- Vigorous
- Usual weekday sitting
How this was calculated
For IPAQ-SF scoring, each reported activity duration is capped at 180 minutes per day. Sitting time is reported separately and is not included in the MET-minute total or category.
This is an estimate, not a diagnosis. It does not show whether a particular activity is clinically suitable for you.
The IPAQ convention counts activity in bouts of at least 10 minutes. Current UK guidance recognises that activity accumulated in bouts of any length can have benefits. An IPAQ Moderate or High category does not prove that every UK physical-activity recommendation has been met.
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