Over the last half century, physical activity in the UK has declined by 20% and is trending towards a 35% decline by 2030 . As a consequence, physical inactivity and sedentary lifestyles are increasingly becoming the norm across all ages. Convenient lifestyles, the daily use of technology to perform our work and play functions enables us to move less. The growing reliance on cars to get about has resulted in a decline in walking and cycling as modes of travel. Nationally, 40% of local journeys are made by foot, bike and public transport.

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