Being physically active on a regular basis:
• Keeps your heart strong
• Helps to manage your weight
• Keeps your joints moving
• Strengthens your muscles and bones
• Helps you to relax and sleep better
• Gives you more energy
All it takes is 30 minutes of physical activity five days a week
Aim to accumulate moderate intensity aerobic activity for at least of 30 minutes on five days a week
Accumulate
Means you can build up to thirty minutes of physical activity over two to three shorter session or do it all in one single session. Any one session needs to be for 10 minutes or longer to get the health benefits.
Moderate Intensity
Means you will feel some effort, your heart rate and breathing will increase and you feel warmer all over, just like you do after a brisk walk.
What type of activity is best?
Any activity is good for you but for overall good health include the following:
| Which type? | How often? | Health benefits |
| Aerobic activity | 5 days a week for 30 minutes | Works your heart and lungs |
| Strengthening activity | 2 days a week | Strengthens your muscles and bones |
| Stretching activity | 2 days of the week | Loosens your joints & makes you flexible |
Why not try:
• Exercising at your desk
• Walking
• Dancing
• Climbing the stairs
• Walking the dog
• Gardening
Build up to the thirty minutes by exercising at your desk. Start Desk Work-Out now
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