13/06/2024
Let’s Get Physical 🏋️♀️
Physical activity can benefit every aspect of your health.
It has been shown that regular exercise reduces the risk of chronic diseases such as coronary
heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, stroke, cancer, osteoporosis and depression. It reduces stress,
improves sleeping patterns, builds-up bone and muscle strength, helps to control weight, tones
body shape … Indeed, men who increase their activity level over a five year period cut their
chances of dying early by almost half. It’s the ultimate ‘miracle drug’! So,
because
But being active doesn’t have to mean going to the gym. This there are
loads of ways that you can do this in your daily life e.g. take the dog for a walk, go cycling, wash
your car by hand, take the stairs instead of the lift, jump off the bus a stop or two before your
destination, cut the grass, take-up jogging, dig-over the flower beds, join-in a kickabout …
For ideas, and inspiration to get you started, check out: www.getirelandwalking.ie |
www.outmoreni.com | www.choosetolivebetter.com/content/getting-active | www.IrishTrails.ie |
www.parkrun.ie
