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Fight it!

April 6, 2022

Hurrah! It’s World Physical Activity Day!

 

Get physically active and fight against sedentary behaviour!

 

 

Health benefits of regular physical activity include:

  1. Strengthens the heart, muscles and bones.
  2. Prevents heart disease, stroke, obesity, diabetes, dementia, high blood pressure, metabolic syndrome and some cancers (colon and breast cancer).
  3. Recommended in the treatment of stroke, diabetes, some cancers, low back pain, arthritis, neck pain and a whole lot of other health conditions.
  4. Boosts brain power
  5. Sharpens memory
  6. Prevents cognitive decline
  7. Boosts sleep quality
  8. Reduces the risk of depression
  9. Alleviates anxiety
  10. Boosts self-confidence
  11. Improves cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness
  12. Helps to control weight
  13. Makes you feel good about yourself

 

Talk to a licenced physiotherapist about your physical activity goals and tips and ideas on how to meet World Health Organisation’s Physical Activity Guidelines for adults.