Exercise

Your body needs exercise to be able to work properly. The body and mind are linked, so unless your body is working properly, your mind won’t function properly either.

Why should I exercise?

Regular exercise can help to reduce stress, anxiety, depression and improve your ability sleep. Exercise also lowers the risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

Any exercise is better than none, and it’s best to choose a physical activity you enjoy.

A moderate amount of exercise is best. This is about 30 minutes of moderate physical activity on at least 5 days of the week, but this can be broken up.

Moderate activity is roughly the same as walking fast whilst being able to talk to someone at the same time.

Get moving

 

Look at the Time to Change Get Moving campaign which encourages everyone to get active for their physical and mental health.