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Why is exercise important?

Keep active

Exercise helps you to maintain a healthy body weight and makes you feel good.

Ideally, try to do at least 30 minutes exercise every day. Try starting with 10 minutes and enjoy doing more and more. Exercise doesn't have to be about working out in a gym. Enjoy it!

These all count:

  • Taking the stairs
  • Walking to the shops
  • Doing the housework
  • Walking the dog
  • Getting off the bus a few stops earlier

 Take up a hobby:

  • Climbing
  • Dancing
  • Swimming
  • Walking
  • Cycling

Don't forget, if you miss a day don't give up, just start again tomorrow.

Last updated 18th January 2011