Disabled children should exercise for 20 minutes a day, first UK guidelines say

The guidelines do not break down recommendations by different impairment groups, but say it is important for people to find what works for them. Photograph: kali9/Getty Images

Disabled children and young people should get 20 minutes of exercise each day and strength and balance activity three times a week in the first ever physical activity guidelines released for them by the four chief medical officers in the UK.

The recommendations, underpinned by research from Durham University, the University of Bristol and Disability Rights UK, note that the health and wellbeing benefits include stronger muscles and improved confidence.