There’s so many benefits of exercise. Even doing a little more each and every day can make a big difference.
People who do regular activity have a lower risk of many diseases, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke and some cancers.
Being active can help boost how you are feeling in your self.. your mental wellbeing.
If exercise was a pill, it would be one of the most cost effective drugs ever invented
People who do regular physical activity have up to:
- 35% lower risk of corony heart disease and stroke
- 50% lower risk of type 2 diabetes
- 50% lower risk of colon cancer
- 20% lower risk of breast cancer
You can find out more benefits of exercise by visiting the NHS Choices website.
How to stay healthy
To stay healthy and to get the benefits of exercise, you should try to be active daily and achieve 150 minutes of physical activity over a week. The more you do, the healthier you will feel. You can find out more about the guidelines here.
There’s loads of support available in Sandwell to help you get more active, and find the right activity for you. If you want to see what sessions and classes are running in your town, visit the What’s On Locally pages to find out. If you are interested in getting active and losing weight, one of our weight management packages might be more suitable.
We want everyone to increase their physical activity levels, and reduce the amount of time sat down. Simple things like taking a regular break from your sofa to use the stairs all make a difference to your health. Ten minute bursts of activity count towards your 150 minutes of physical activity and there’s some great quick work outs for you try out here.
