Keeping Active
Keeping active is a key part of both physical and mental wellbeing. Thirty minutes a day of a steady physical activity is highly recommended, and activities such as walking, swimming, yoga and cycling can help your body and mind stay in tip-top shape. Being active can help to:
- reduce the risk of heart disease
- lower your blood pressure
- reduce the risk of stroke
- improve glucose control in Type 2 diabetes
- prevent osteoporosis
- prevent weight gain
- reduce stress and anxiety
- improve your energy levels
- make your feel happier
Staying active over 60
As we get older, maintaining an active lifestyle is really important for both physical and mental good health.Take a look at this short NHS video for some fun ideas on how to keep moving.
Want to know more?
Browse this section of our website for more support and advice about the free exercise and well-being programmes offered in Bexley, such as the
The Change 4 Life website has lots of advice and toolkits to help you make small but long lasting changes to you and your family's lifestyle and diet.
You can search fun and healthy activities in your area or Join Change4Life today and receive a personalised pack full of tips, tools and activities to help you start to eat better and move more.
Find out how you can make being active fun by visiting the Change for Life website, via the right hand link.
