Half of Brits ‘Unfit’ to Run More than 100 Meters, Reveals Study

British Heart Foundation found that nearly half of adults admit to panting when they run to catch a bus.

According to a new research by BHF, half of UK adults agree that they get out of breath as they run for a bus. About 47% adults said that they could run up to half a mile, revealed a survey of 2,000 adults by One Poll. Three of 10 people who claimed to run a mile said that they haven't done so for more than a decade. 38% participants told the survey that they are not ready to join a gym, in terms of fitness levels.

BHF said that these figures look worrisome. The organization warns that heart and circulatory disease is at an all time high and is affecting as many as seven million people in the UK. More than 150,000 people die every year due to heart problems.

The BHF has described the figures as "worrying".

The charity warns people to run a marathon of at least 26.2 miles over a course of a month to stay fit.

"These statistics are concerning, and paint a worrying picture about the nation's fitness levels," senior cardiac nurse at the BHF Christopher Allen said.

"Heart disease can affect anyone at any age, but keeping physically active is one of the best ways to help build a strong and healthy heart so we shouldn't ignore the benefits.

"Running a marathon is no easy feat, but with the MyMarathon challenge you decide the place and the pace, so it's a great way for people of all fitness levels to get active and help support our vital research. Now everyone can say they've run a marathon this May!"

Proceeds from the funds collected in this challenge will be used towards research, says charity.