Participants taking part in Karate
The Health Benefits of Physical Activity Physical activity is essential for good health and contributes to positive well-being. Many of the leading causes of disease and disability - such as coronary heart disease, strokes and type 2 diabetes - are associated with physical inactivity. There are a number of reasons why taking part in regular moderate intensity physical Feeling good The Chief Medical Officer recommends that everyone should be physically active for 30 minutes a day on at least 5 days of the week. For non-active people or beginners to physical activity (DOH, 2004) - 30 minutes a day can be broken down into 3 x 10 minutes a day. For example: 10-minute brisk walk to the shops However, ideally people should build their physical activity levels up to a continuous 30-minute period. Everyone's moderate intensity level is different. However there are particular signs that indicate people are working at the right level. The signs are: The main point to remember is that a person feels comfortable and that they are still able to TALK.
activity is beneficial to your health. These include:
Reduce Stress
Improve sleep
Improve mobility
Weight control
Increase energy
Reduce blood pressure
Reduce risk of disease
10-minute vigorous housework
10-minute stair climbing
What is Moderate Intensity Physical Activity?
Breathe a little faster
Feel a little bit warmer
Feel your heart beating a little faster
Light sweating
Flushed skin colour
As we increasingly live busier and busier lives we now find it more difficult to look after our well-being, including physical activity, diet and health. The Healthy Workplace Challenge is a great way to incoroporate physical activity into your daily routine!
Benefits of a healthy workforce include:
· Fewer absences
· Greater effectiveness
· Increased productivity
· Healthier and happier workforce
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