Small steps make a big difference<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf exercise brings to mind sweaty gym sessions, long runs or intense fitness classes, this update brings some reassuring news: every move you make matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While the guidance is still for adults to aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity each week, it emphasises that all movement counts \u2013 and spreading it throughout the day helps minimise the time we spend sitting down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our active lifestyle programme encourages you to build up your fitness levels in small, manageable steps that fit into your existing routine. If you\u2019re new to activity, doing just five minutes a day will start to bring benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The key is doing a bit more than you do right now, and repeating it so that it becomes a habit \u2013 that way it\u2019ll become a natural part of your routine, so you stick with it long-term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More on the blog: 9 quick ways to update your activity levels today<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSit less, move more<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nOne of the most powerful messages in the new guidance is the impact that sitting still for long periods can have on our health. Even for relatively active people, spending too much time sat down can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and even some cancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, there are plenty of simple, effective ways to build movement into every day. Things like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Parking your car further away<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Standing up for a quick stretch during TV ad breaks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Walking around while you\u2019re on the phone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Standing or walking meetings at work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Slimming World\u2019s active lifestyle programme encourages you to develop five active habits \u2013 and one of those is sitting still less. It\u2019s a great starting point on your activity journey and vital to your overall health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More on the blog: Why we should sit less<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"member](\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Body-SummerActivity26-AlexLambertLee_SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nMake activity fun<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe guidance also highlights that we’re much more likely to stick with an activity when we enjoy it and it fits naturally into our everyday lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Slimming World\u2019s active lifestyle programme is tailored to you, your fitness level and your lifestyle. We\u2019ll help you find activities that feel safe, doable and that you actually enjoy \u2013 whether that\u2019s gardening, dancing, walking in the countryside or running a 5K.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plus, members have access to 90 exclusive activity videos \u2013 covering a range of styles and ability levels \u2013 walking podcasts, activity guides and quizzes to help them find their fitness fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More on the blog: Try our legs, bums and tums activity video<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStrength matters too<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAlongside moving more, the updated guidance recommends doing muscle-strengthening activities at least twice a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We lose 3-5% of lean muscle mass every decade after we turn 30, and building strength helps to preserve it. Plus keeping our muscles strong protects our bones and joints, and it supports our balance and mobility to help us stay independent as we age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is even more important if you\u2019re taking weight loss medication because, as well as losing fat, you\u2019re more likely to lose more lean muscle. Building strength training into your routine will help protect this muscle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
More for you: <\/strong>Find out how Slimming World can support you alongside weight loss medication<\/strong><\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nMuscle strengthening is baked into\u00a0Slimming World\u2019s activity awards<\/a>, encouraging members to\u00a0ultimately build\u00a0up to two sessions per week.\u00a0Plus, building strength is another of\u00a0our\u00a0five active habits for a fitter future<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nAnd if you think strength building means lifting weights like an oiled-up body-builder, put down that baby oil! All your body needs to build strength is resistance (something to push or pull against) \u2013 whether it\u2019s your own body weight, a bottle of water or a resistance band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Slimming World members will find a 7-day strength building plan and 16 strength-focused activity videos on our app and website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sit less, move more<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nOne of the most powerful messages in the new guidance is the impact that sitting still for long periods can have on our health. Even for relatively active people, spending too much time sat down can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and even some cancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, there are plenty of simple, effective ways to build movement into every day. Things like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Parking your car further away<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Standing up for a quick stretch during TV ad breaks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Walking around while you\u2019re on the phone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Standing or walking meetings at work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Slimming World\u2019s active lifestyle programme encourages you to develop five active habits \u2013 and one of those is sitting still less. It\u2019s a great starting point on your activity journey and vital to your overall health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More on the blog: Why we should sit less<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nMake activity fun<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe guidance also highlights that we’re much more likely to stick with an activity when we enjoy it and it fits naturally into our everyday lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Slimming World\u2019s active lifestyle programme is tailored to you, your fitness level and your lifestyle. We\u2019ll help you find activities that feel safe, doable and that you actually enjoy \u2013 whether that\u2019s gardening, dancing, walking in the countryside or running a 5K.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plus, members have access to 90 exclusive activity videos \u2013 covering a range of styles and ability levels \u2013 walking podcasts, activity guides and quizzes to help them find their fitness fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More on the blog: Try our legs, bums and tums activity video<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStrength matters too<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAlongside moving more, the updated guidance recommends doing muscle-strengthening activities at least twice a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We lose 3-5% of lean muscle mass every decade after we turn 30, and building strength helps to preserve it. Plus keeping our muscles strong protects our bones and joints, and it supports our balance and mobility to help us stay independent as we age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is even more important if you\u2019re taking weight loss medication because, as well as losing fat, you\u2019re more likely to lose more lean muscle. Building strength training into your routine will help protect this muscle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
More for you: <\/strong>Find out how Slimming World can support you alongside weight loss medication<\/strong><\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nMuscle strengthening is baked into\u00a0Slimming World\u2019s activity awards<\/a>, encouraging members to\u00a0ultimately build\u00a0up to two sessions per week.\u00a0Plus, building strength is another of\u00a0our\u00a0five active habits for a fitter future<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nAnd if you think strength building means lifting weights like an oiled-up body-builder, put down that baby oil! All your body needs to build strength is resistance (something to push or pull against) \u2013 whether it\u2019s your own body weight, a bottle of water or a resistance band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Slimming World members will find a 7-day strength building plan and 16 strength-focused activity videos on our app and website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Slimming World\u2019s active lifestyle programme encourages you to develop five active habits \u2013 and one of those is sitting still less. It\u2019s a great starting point on your activity journey and vital to your overall health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More on the blog: Why we should sit less<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n The guidance also highlights that we’re much more likely to stick with an activity when we enjoy it and it fits naturally into our everyday lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Slimming World\u2019s active lifestyle programme is tailored to you, your fitness level and your lifestyle. We\u2019ll help you find activities that feel safe, doable and that you actually enjoy \u2013 whether that\u2019s gardening, dancing, walking in the countryside or running a 5K.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Plus, members have access to 90 exclusive activity videos \u2013 covering a range of styles and ability levels \u2013 walking podcasts, activity guides and quizzes to help them find their fitness fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More on the blog: Try our legs, bums and tums activity video<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Alongside moving more, the updated guidance recommends doing muscle-strengthening activities at least twice a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We lose 3-5% of lean muscle mass every decade after we turn 30, and building strength helps to preserve it. Plus keeping our muscles strong protects our bones and joints, and it supports our balance and mobility to help us stay independent as we age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is even more important if you\u2019re taking weight loss medication because, as well as losing fat, you\u2019re more likely to lose more lean muscle. Building strength training into your routine will help protect this muscle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n More for you: <\/strong>Find out how Slimming World can support you alongside weight loss medication<\/strong><\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Muscle strengthening is baked into\u00a0Slimming World\u2019s activity awards<\/a>, encouraging members to\u00a0ultimately build\u00a0up to two sessions per week.\u00a0Plus, building strength is another of\u00a0our\u00a0five active habits for a fitter future<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n And if you think strength building means lifting weights like an oiled-up body-builder, put down that baby oil! All your body needs to build strength is resistance (something to push or pull against) \u2013 whether it\u2019s your own body weight, a bottle of water or a resistance band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Slimming World members will find a 7-day strength building plan and 16 strength-focused activity videos on our app and website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nMake activity fun<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Strength matters too<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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