Most people know that they should have five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, but aren’t aware of the recommended 30 minutes of exercise each day. This may sound like alot but you can break this down into 3 10 min session if you wish and then build up.

Every day activities

The good news is that being active doesn’t mean you have to join a gym or play a sport. It means incorporating simple activities like brisk walking or climbing stairs into your daily routine. If you take a bus, get off a few stops early; when you go to the supermarket, park at the far end of the car park; while you’re talking on the phone walk around instead of sitting. Why not take part in one of ourline exercise routines?  Or have a look at the activitys that we offer in kirklees.

You can do the things you usually do, but maybe a little faster or with a little more effort and it will make all the difference – every little helps. Just remember feeling and looking good doesn’t have to be hard work!

You should be aiming to achieve the recommended minimum of 30 minutes of moderate physical activity on at least five days a week.

Moderate intensity activity means you should feel warm and slightly out of breath.

Why 30 minutes a day

By doing 30 minutes of activity a day you can make a vital difference to your life. Doing regular physical activity can:

• help keep you in good health and prevent chronic illness
• help you feel more energetic and help relieve stress and depression
• help you maintain a healthy weight or lose weight if you’re overweight
• help you stay independent and mobile as you get older

Well being

Exercise can also have a huge impact on your appearance and mental well being. By deciding to get active you’ll feel more positive about life and be better able to cope with life’s problems.

• You are more likely to:
• look better – exercise gives you a leaner body shape
• have more energy
• feel more confident
• have better concentration
• sleep better
• relax more easily
• cope with stress and anxiety better

Active 4 Heart Health

A new campiagn looking at how being more active can help you have a healthy  heart.

http://issuu.com/hfrayne1/docs/active4hearthealth?viewMode=magazine