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Health and fitness

This section is about the benefits of health and fitness and some suggested activities.

We all know that physical activity is good for us but do we know exactly how it is good for us?

Here are just some of the benefits that you gain from leading an active lifestyle. Evidence shows that regular physical activity can:

Improve

• well Being - “The feel good factor!”
• confidence
• circulation
• cognitive function
• social opportunities – meeting new friends
• mood – emotional well being.

Reduce

• anxiety
• blood pressure
• depression
• your chance of conditions such as Heart Disease, Diabetes, Osteoporosis and Obesity to name a few.

In addition it also

• improves sleep
• boosts the immune system
• boosts energy levels
• delays ageing (strengthens muscles, bones and joints and helps mobility and balance)
• helps maintain a healthy weight.

So what are you waiting for? The sooner you start the sooner you start feeling the benefits!