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Get Active
Make activity a part of your life
Start slowly and build up gradually
Make it fun
Aim for 30 minutes of moderate physical activity, five times a week
Sources of help
Make activity a part of your life
Integrate activity into your daily life. Active living does not necessarily have to mean structured exercise sessions. It does mean putting more energy into everyday activities.
Start slowly and build up gradually
It is important to stress this for people who are just starting to be active after a long period of being sedentary so that adverse consequences are avoided.
Make it fun
This is important for the success of physical activity promotion and sustaining activity patterns for individuals.
Aim for 30 minutes of moderate physical activity, five times a week
It is no longer necessary to do vigorous exercise and regular, moderate activity can reap extensive health and well-being rewards. The old saying, 'pain means gain' is OUT! The new recommendation is that 30 minutes moderate physical activity five times a week can result in significant health gain.
Leaflet
Getting Active Feeling Fit
Participation in physical activity
For details of facilities and opportunities for physical activity contact:-
Local Authority Leisure and Recreation Department
Local library
Sources of help
Local
NHS Direct 0845 4647 |
