Children’s physical activity levels fell below national guidelines in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, new research suggests. A UK study found that by the end of 2021, little more than a third (36%) were meeting the national recommended physical activity guidelines. While there was no change in their parents’ physical activity levels, the findings showed 10 to 11-year-olds in the UK took part in on average just 56 minutes – less than the recommended hour – of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity during weekdays from last April to December. Academics said that was around eight min…