• Physical Activity
• • Why exercise?
  • Barriers to being more active
  • What types of activity count?
  • How much should I do?
  • Getting motivated
• Healthy Eating
• let's Play
• Information and Access
• Mental Wellbeing
• Older and Active

Why exercise?

There are a number of benefits to keeping physically active:

• Keeping physically active can prevent major illnesses
• promote healthy blood sugar levels to prevent or control diabetes
• promote bone density to protect against osteoporosis
• reduce the overall risk of cancer
• lower high blood pressure-reducing the risk of developing heart disease
• boost the immune system
• boost self-confidence and help prevent depression
• in combination with a balanced diet, help to maintain a healthy weight

Further information on the benefits of keeping physically active can be found at the British Heart Foundation National Centre for Physical Activity and Health (HFNC) www.bhfactive.org.uk