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A new study has found that over half of UK adults aren't reaching the recommended weekly exercise goal, with many using excuses like lack of time and motivation to forgo a workout . And some are even blaming their washing. Health and fitness play a huge factor in all of our lives as if you do not look after your body you can become more vulnerable to ailments further down the road. However, with many of us having busy lives, it can be a struggle to find the time to work a bit of exercise into our daily routines. In fact, a study has found that 55 per cent of Brits aren't doing enough exercise to meet the guidance from the NHS . The NHS advises that adults up to the age of 64 should be doing "at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity, like brisk walking or cycling, or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity activity like running" every week. The study found that out of 2,000 adults, 35 per cent are doing no more than 60 minutes of exercise a week, while 15 per cent admitted to not doing any exercise at all, reports the Mirror. The main reasons surrounding this lack of exercise is Brits blaming not having any time or motivation, with most common excuses being "I'm too tired", "'it's too cold", or "'it's too hot". However, more staggeringly, the study discovered that one in 20 UK adults have even blamed the need to do a wash for not being able to find time to exercise. The research, which was commissioned by Citroën, also found that the average British adult spends six hours a day sitting down and only hits around 6,500 steps. To try and help get Brits moving, Citroën has partnered up with 2021 Olympic finalist and current British 5km road champion, Alex Bell and her coach Andrew Henderson, to create the 'Charge Up In 30 Guide'. This is a 30 minute workout that can be done in the time it takes to charge an electric vehicle. Grey Taylor, managing director for Citroën UK, said: "Sometimes life can get in the way of hitting your fitness goals, but it’s important that we try to make the time to keep ourselves healthy. "With a busy schedule, it can be hard to find the time, but sacrificing 30 minutes on the sofa to get up for a walk or a run can make all the difference." The OnePoll survey also found that while 50 per cent of parents are concerned about their own level of exercise, a whopping 91 per cent actively encourage their children to be more active. Some of the favourite activities for children included running (58 per cent), playing football (53 per cent), and dance (35 per cent). While over two third of parents said they exercise with their kids, 22 per cent admitted they preferred to do it solo. Greg Taylor added: "It can be fun to exercise as a family, not only does doing it together teach healthy habits, but it can help you grow familiar interests and bond over something new. "This guide is aimed at the whole family, offering variations on each exercise. Creating a schedule where you set aside time for you and your family to get active can help in developing healthier routines."
