Movement is medicine
Exercise, physical activity and movement are the best medicine
Exercise is essential for physical and mental health and well-being. Physical inactivity causes as many deaths in the UK as smoking.
If you were offered a medicine with the following proven benefits would you take it?
Reduce your risk of dementia by 30%, heart disease 35%, type 2 diabetes 40%, colon cancer 30%, breast cancer 20%, depression 30%, hip fractures over 60%
Reduce your risk of low back pain, improve pain conditions, maintain weight loss.
Improve your mood and feel less tired.
Exercise has so many benefits for all ages, what could you do to be more active?
The target is 150 minutes per week and 2 strengthening sessions.