Physical activity - Data
Physical activity is measured using the Chief Medical Officers adult physical activity guidelines (per week):
- Moderate/vigorous physical activity: at least 150 minutes of moderately intensive physical activity or 75 minutes vigorous activity or an equivalent combination of both.
- Some activity: 60-149 minutes of moderate activity or 30-74 minutes of vigorous activity or an equivalent combination of these.
- Low activity: 30-59 minutes of moderate activity or 15-29 minutes of vigorous activity or an equivalent combination of these.
- Very low activity: Less than 30 minutes of moderate activity or less than 15 minutes of vigorous activity or an equivalent combination of these.
87.8% of adults in Midlothian report being active for at least 30 minutes in the past 7 days. This and the figures below from the Lothian Population Health Survey 2023 are self-reported.
Date source: Lothian Population Health Survey 2023
Inequality - adults in the most deprived areas are less likely to meet the physical activity guidelines compared to those in the least deprived.
Sex - men are more likely than women to meet the physical activity guidelines.
Age - people aged 16-49 are more likely to meet the guidelines compared to people aged 75 and over.
Page updated: February 2026