We are all unique, and therefore it’s hard to see how a set amount of exercise will suit us all. As such, the experts are divided on whether or not it’s possible to say definitively whether there’s an ideal amount of exercise for everyone.

“There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to the perfect amount of exercise for everyone because we are all different and have different goals,” says personal trainer Lamorna Hollingsworth. “Our age, previous exercise, injury history, current health, medical conditions, time available and what we enjoy are some of the factors that should be taken into consideration.”

Despite this, the NHS recommendation of 150 minutes a week is always a good place to start. This might look like 30 minutes five times a week or three longer sessions – it’s down to personal choice. But it’s interesting to note that recent studies show that simply walking 10 minutes more every day can cut our risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer.

“If you’re a beginner, getting any kind of exercise is absolutely better than none at all,” advises David Wiener, trainer and nutrition specialist at fitness and lifestyle coaching app Freeletics. “Starting with small amounts of exercise wherever you can fit it in will help you gradually build up to doing 30 mins, five days a week.”

How much exercise do we really need, in order to be as healthy as possible? We ask the experts