Are you ready?

Charleygirl no cinema for you or me.

But it is extremely patronising to say that older people who walk 12,500 steps a day will be rewarded whereas those who cannot manage that will not be.

And it is often a Catch 22 situation - you can't walk for some reason therefore the weight may go on and then it makes it more difficult still to walk.

I'll bet non of the 'think tankers' are more than about 32.

I don't think there's any health initiative that is perfect for everyone. However, there are plenty of people who would benefit from regular exercise and if they're nudged into better lifestyle choices then I support that.

I am stating that I cannot physically walk 12,500 steps in 3 days and probably not even in a couple of months. It may be a good idea but it is not workable for everyone.

I'm not sure what you're asking Charleygirl.

Primrose may I ask how when I can walk 100 yards and then I have to have a rest?

That's why I want to join them Maw to boost the pension!!

Yet another stupid, headline catching but IRRELEVANT so-called initiative by so called "advisers".
I wonder how much they were paid for this nonsense?

I think it's a really good idea. If people walk 12,500 steps 3 times a week, sitting in a cinema for a couple of hours is fine. I'd prefer the NHS to spend money to keep people healthy than on drugs when they're sick. The obesity map is shocking.

Maybe the cinema is miles away and you have to walk there and back.

Free cinema tickets? To encourage them to sit very still in a confined seat space for a couple of hours? Oh, the irony!

I have just reread the article, it is free cinema tickets for those who do 12,500 steps 3 days a week. Lots of takers on GN I think.

Cupboard police to remove unhealthy and non allowed food .

All bungalows must have another storey and stairs put in. All stairlifts removed, no more slacking and making arthritis an excuse. Get those legs moving!!

I have excellent/silly ideas too shall we air them on here?