Physical activity guidance update: Top UK doctors highlight small boosts of regular movement and special advice for people taking GLP-1s

Physical activity guidance update: Top UK doctors highlight small boosts of regular movement and special advice for people taking GLP-1s Jacqui WiseRegular movement, no matter how small, can have considerable health benefits, say the four UK chief medical officers, who likened exercise to a "miracle cure."Updated guidelines on physical activity, 1 issued by the chief medical officers of Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and England, highlight the health benefits of light intensity activity, reducing prolonged periods of sitting, and including strength and balance exercises as part of everyday life. Summary of guidelines by age group Under 5sInfants (aged less than 1 year) should be physically active several times a day, including crawling.Those not yet mobile should have at least 30 minutes of "tummy time" spread through the day while awake.