The government is trying hard to encourage everyone to be more active in the U.K, especially children, as the number of obese children in the U.K is increasing very quickly because children are doing very little exercise.

It is recommended that children and young people should take part in a total of at least 60 minutes of moderate physical activity most days a week.  At least twice a week this should include activities to improve bone health, muscle strength and flexibility.

You can do this in one session or in shorter activity sessions of 10 minutes or more.  Activities could include - brisk walking, running around in the park, cycling, swimming, playing football, netball, basketball or any team games with your friends.

Any activity you take part in should make you a bit breathless!