Our 'How active are you?' quiz for adults looks at your current levels of physical activity and inactive behaviours, highlighting areas for improvement and recognising positive lifestyle habits.
Some of the day-to-day tasks that you may already be doing could count towards the physical activity recommendation of 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity per week.
How much time per week do you spend completing any physically active tasks?
Well done! Achieving 150 minutes of activity per week is great for you and your heart.
150 minutes of physical activity per week is the target for all adults in the UK. Blocks of physical activity can be as little as 10 minutes at a time, so aim to increase the activity you do by a small amount each week to reach this goal.
Is the majority of any physical activity you do, of a moderate to vigorous nature?
Well done! Vigorous physical activity helps to strengthen your heart and make your lungs more effective.
Vigorous physical activity helps to strengthen your heart and make your lungs more effective. Try to steadily introduce higher intensity physical activity into your weekly routine.
Excluding sleep, how much of your day is spent sedentary?
Well done! Even if you are very active, long periods in a sedentary state can have a detrimental effect on your health.
Long periods in a sedentary state can have a detrimental effect on your health and increase the risk of illness. Whilst sitting at work or watching TV, take regular breaks for a walk and try to build up your 10 minute blocks of physical activity.
Do you prefer activities that are sedentary or physical? eg. would you choose to watch television/ reading a book or going for a walk/ playing a sport?
Well done! Physical activity makes you feel positive about yourself and is a brilliant way to meet new people.
Try alternating your evenings so one you spend sedentary and the next is spent walking or playing a sport. You'll soon realize how enjoyable physical activity can be and it'll be your choice of preference in no time.
When the option is available, which mode of transport would you choose to take?
Well done! Great for you and the environment.
If you have the time and the distance is realistic, then it's great to save money, benefit the environment and your health by walking, running or cycling to your destination.