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Arlene Phillips, the new 'dance champion'

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The former 'Strictly Come Dancing' judge, Arlene Phillips, is to take up a new role promoting the benefits of physical activity.

New research on exercising shows the UK is one of the least active countries in Europe.

The government wants to increase the amount of exercise people take. A recent survey showed that the majority of adults do less than the recommended 30 minutes at least five times a week.

Arlene Phillips told Martha Kearney on Radio 4's The World At One more about her new role.

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