Health Minister Zane DeSilva this week launched a new campaign aimed at getting people to move and shake their way to a healthier lifestyle.The ‘Move More Bermuda’ campaign seeks to encourage children and adults to include more physical activity in their lifestyles.Mr DeSilva said only 29 percent of Bermudian adults reported doing vigorous physical activity three times a week; 29 percent of adolescents reported doing brisk physical activity five times a week.“This is not good enough,” he said at a ceremony to launch the campaign, held at Victor Scott Primary School in Pembroke.“We want to increase the proportion of adults and children who are physically active, and there are a variety of ways we can achieve this.“Engaging in physical activity as a family can be a fun way to get everyone moving. Studies have shown that those who feel supported by friends and families to become more active or are surrounded by others interested in physical activity are more likely to participate.”At the campaign launch on Monday, Mr DeSilva and Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith watched as Victor Scott’s PE classes took part in fun activities using hula hoops, jump ropes and frisbees.Dame Jennifer said everyone, young and old, needed to take care of their health.“Students, especially, with all of the choices they face, need to learn about the advantages of living a healthy lifestyle.“There have been several studies that show the critical link between physical education and academics. A healthy body leads to a healthy mind which leads to successful learning.”According to Mr DeSilva, children need 60 minutes of exercise a day; adults should get at least 30.He said such activity has “numerous and undeniable” benefits which, along with healthy eating, can prevent a range of chronic diseases, such as heart disease and stroke.It can also help control weight, build lean muscle, reduce fat, promote strong bones, aid in muscle and joint development and decrease the risk of obesity.According to the recently released Health in Review report, 24 percent of Bermudian adults are considered obese; 19 percent of young people, aged 11 to 18, are considered either overweight or obese.Mr DeSilva said: “It is vital that we halt, and indeed reverse, this growing trend of overweight and obese citizens in Bermuda.”Not only would this help people improve their health, it would also manage the high costs of healthcare, he said.The Department of Health will have a host of activities Zumba, line dancing, tai chi, Pilates and TRX (suspension training) on hand tonight at Harbour Nights.“The public is invited to join us for a night of fun and activities that will be sure to get you moving,” he Mr DeSilva said.