New research has found that most children would apparently rather do exercise than play on a tablet or watch TV.

A UK survey of hundreds of 7 to 11-year-olds found more than two thirds would prefer to play sport for an hour, instead of being in front of a screen.

40 percent said they couldn't exercise, because their parents didn't have time.

Child movement specialist Dr Martin Haines, says inactivity can lead to life-long problems: