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The Department of Health guidelines for adults recommend at least 30 minutes of moderate activity on five days a week or 150 minutes a week
3 things physical exercise can do:
1. Reduce the effects of stress
2. Increase self esteem
3. Promote more positive mood
4 simple examples of what you can do!
So why not?
1. Get off the bus a stop early
2. Take the stairs instead of the lift
3. Go for a walk instead of a coffee
4. Dance to your favourite music
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So what is moderate activity?
Any activity that makes you breathe more and increases your heart rate but you can still have a chat
You may feel hot and sweat a bit
4 things moderate activity can do for me?
Improve heart health and fitness levels
Reduce weight gain, improve weight loss (with healthy eating)
Reduce risk of stroke, heart disease, diabetes 2, and certain cancers
Improve brain function
Remember
Choose an activity you like to do
Start slowly
Set realistic goals
Have fun
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Did you know that exercise can be more fun with others and exercising together can help maintain healthy habits
4 benefits of exercising together
Make new friends
Helps you stay motivated & committed
You learn new exercise skills & methods
Makes exercise more fun
4 things I can do?
Exercise with family and friends
Organise to exercise rather than a coffee
Join local exercises clubs/groups
Support others exercise, ask to join in
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Including exercise in your daily routine, increases the likelihood of maintaining it
Build up to 30 minutes per day with different activities
Why not?
1. Clean the house and use the stairs as often as possible
2. Walk to the bus or train.
3. Go for a walk, run or cycle before work, or during your lunch break
4. Meet friends for a walk, run or cycle
5. Park further away and walk the rest
6. Take the stairs
7. Work in the garden
8. Walk or play with pets
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