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Why is an Active Lifestyle important?

Physical activity can improve your health and reduce the risk of developing several diseases. Physical activity can have immediate and long term health benefits. Regular activity can improve your quality of life. It is not just your physical health that benefits, there is also a lot of research which shows the positive influence that physical activity can have on mental health. 

Did you know that....

  • Being physically active every day is important for the healthy growth and development of babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers?
  • It is medically proven that people who do regular physical activity have up to a 30% lower risk of depression and dementia?
  • It is medically proven that people who do regular physical activity have up to a 35% lower risk of coronary heart disease and stroke and up to a 50% lower risk of type 2 diabetes?
  • It is medically proven that people who do regular physical activity have up to a 50% lower risk of colon cancer and up to a 20% lower risk of breast cancer?
  • It is medically proven that people who do regular physical activity have up to a 30% lower risk of early death?
  • It is medically proven that people who do regular physical activity have up to an 83% lower risk of osteoarthritis, up to a 68% lower risk of hip fracture and a 30% lower risk of falls?
  • Research has shown that physical activity can boost self-esteem, mood, sleep quality and energy levels?

(Source: NHS website)

 

20 reasons why children should be active

  1. Promotes healthy lifestyle
  2. It is fun
  3. Builds friendships
  4. Improves fitness
  5. Builds character
  6. Improves self esteem
  7. Increases confidence
  8. Reduces obesity
  9. Improves leadership skills
  10. Encourages teamwork
  11. Improves sleep
  12. Develops resilience
  13. Improves concentration
  14. Teaches faiy play and respect
  15. Opportunity to achieve
  16. A break from technology
  17. Teaches about winning and losing
  18. Reduces stress and anxiety
  19. Improves body image
  20. Develops social skills


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20 reasons to be physically active regularly

  1. Improved fitness
  2. Reduced stress and anxiety
  3. Improved sleep
  4. Weight loss
  5. Improved coordination and balance
  6. A healthier heart
  7. Improved attention and decision making
  8. A stronger immune system
  9. Encourages a healthy lifestyle
  10. Increased energy levels
  11. Stronger bones and muscles
  12. Increased self esteem
  13. Reduced risk of cancer and diabetes
  14. Improved mood
  15. Improved blood pressure
  16. Increased metabolism
  17. Opportunity to socialise and meet people
  18. Gives a sense of achievement
  19. Builds character and resilience
  20. Increased confidence and improved body image 


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20 reasons to walk more

  1. Improved fitness
  2. Reduced stress and anxiety
  3. Improved sleep
  4. Weight loss
  5. Improved coordination and balance
  6. A healthier heart
  7. Improved attention and decision making
  8. A stronger immune system
  9. Reduced lower back pain
  10. Increased energy levels
  11. Stronger bones and muscles
  12. Increased self esteem
  13. Reduced risk of cancer and diabetes
  14. Improved mood 
  15. Improved blood pressure
  16. Increased metabolism
  17. Socialise with friends or family
  18. Increased daily steps
  19. Explore your local area
  20. Discover new places

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10 reasons sport and physical can improve your mental health

  1. Increases confidence and self esteem
  2. Gives you a feeling of achievement
  3. Improves sleep
  4. Increased energy levels
  5. Makes you feel good
  6. Improves decision making
  7. Helps you to feel in control
  8. Reduced stress, anxiety and the risk of depression
  9. Combats social isolation
  10. Improves physical health

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