Physical Activity (Self Care)
Physical Activity (Self Care)
Physical Activity (Self Care)
Aside from keeping us physically healthy, physical activity makes us feel good and can be a great way to meet new people. Being active is important from early years to our ageing years . It not only reduces our risk of serious illness but also enables us to stay fit enough to keep doing the things we enjoy.
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This video is a great way to introduce healthy living messages to children and young people
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As an adult, do you know how much activity you should aim for, or which activities to choose? These government guidelines can help
Bury Public Health understands that the gym or sporting offers aren’t for everyone, the main thing is to do something you enjoy. Aside from leaving you feeling better both physically and mentally, choosing an enjoyable activity makes it more likely you will keep doing it and make it part of your daily routine.
Get Active, Stay Healthy
Evidence suggests that people who do regular physical activity have:
up to a 35% lower risk of coronary heart disease and stroke
up to a 50% lower risk of type 2 diabetes
up to a 50% lower risk of colon cancer
up to a 20% lower risk of breast cancer
a 30% lower risk of early death
up to an 83% lower risk of osteoarthritis
up to a 68% lower risk of hip fracture
a 30% lower risk of falls (among older adults)
Physical activity does not just have physical benefits. Mentally, it can help to lift your mood, reduce stress, and prevent the onset of dementia as we move through life and socially it’s a great way to meet people.
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How to get active
Adults should aim for at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day on at least five days per week. Children and young people should be doing twice that amount. It doesn’t have to be a vigorous workout and you can find ways to fit physical activity into your daily routine – it may be as simple as walking to and from the shops, school, or work.
Don’t forget weight baring exercises as part of your activity, anything you do that strengthens your bones and muscles is particularly important for keeping you healthy for longer and especially as we get older.
If you know what type of activity you fancy doing, why not type the name of the activity into Bury Directory, try mindfulness, Zumba , chair based exercise , balance bikes , gymnastics , walking football and many more , a good starting point is the below Bury Public Health supported offers, all of which can be found in the 'Related Links' section at the bottom of the page.
For more information on the above offers, contact Bury Sports Development on sports.development@bury.gov.uk
app's can help you keep moving
Get Moving with a range of Smart App's
We have pulled together some suggestions of how APP’s on your smart devices can support you to become more active at relatively low or no cost.
Unsure about getting active?
Exercise for people with long term conditions
If you have a long-term health condition and would like to learn how to be physically active, you can refer yourself or someone else plus any healthcare professional can refer you to the Bury Live Well Service.
The 12-month scheme introduces you to physical activity and shows you the benefits of regular exercise. For further information please visit the Bury Live Well web pages.
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Activities for people over 50
A great place to start activities for people over 50 is the Age UK Bury Jubilee Centre. Have a look at the timetable of activities here...