Nearly half of UK adults (43%) are failing to meet the Chief Medical Officer’s (CMO) strength guidelines and one in three (32%) do no activity to strengthen their muscles at all, according to a new report from ukactive and Les Mills.
National guidelines from the CMO state that all adults should do muscle-strengthening activities for all major muscle groups at least two days a week – from strength or resistance training to everyday activities such as heavy gardening or carrying heavy shopping.
Strength-based activities are essential for supporting flexibility, balance, and coordination, and evidence shows it can help an individual’s ability to perform daily tasks, protecting against injuries and reducing risks of frailty and falls.
Source – UK Active