Benefits of Physical Activity
Today we’re looking at Physical Activity as part of Women’s Health Week and the many benefits to your health.
Recommended amount of physical activity per week:
- Be active everyday (this can be walking to get a coffee, grabbing a bit to eat for lunch or hopping off the bus one stop early)
- Do muscle strengthening exercises 2 times per week – this can be swimming, weights at the gym or Pilates
- 2 ½ – 5 hours or moderate exercise per week or 1 ¼ or 2 ½ hours of intense exercise per week
The Benefits of Being Physically Active
- Reduce risk of chronic disease such as diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis
- Reduce the symptoms of osteoarthritis
- Improve blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels
- Assist in maintaining a healthy weight
- Build strong muscles and bones
- Great for mental health
Tips on how to be active:
- Get up more often at work (set your alarm every 30 minutes)
- Take the stairs rather than the lift
- Walk to the shops rather than driving
- Get a buddy to exercise with
- Join the gym or a group training class
- Come to Physio On Miller for Pilates