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Health is Wealth!
The greatest wealth in life is our health, without a healthy body people are likely to live a less fulfilling life. This is very much recognised by public health and therefore, the NHS actively encourage physical activity.
There are many ways to improve physical fitness, however, the NHS Couch to 5K is one of the more popular program to use. It is free to download and no membership or equipment is required. All you need is a pair of trainers and a pavement and you are good to go, this makes the course accessible to a wide range of people.
Not only is the Couch to 5K a freebie, but it also prides itself on its ability to cater to all fitness levels too. It can take a complete beginner and over the course of a few weeks it teaches them to become a self-sufficient, capable runner.
Want to try out the Couch to 5K app? Take a look at the NHS webpage for details.
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Psychological issues surrounding fitness.
According to research conducted by Dr. Hargreaves, past negative experiences and school teachings often lead to subconscious avoidance of exercise, negatively impacting mental and physical health, and making the process unappealing.
Issues surrounding background.
Sport Wales has found that over 80% of 16–24-year-olds took part in at least one sport or physical activity over the last four weeks. However, this rate drops to less than 60% among 55–64-year-olds.
According to The National Survey of Wales, participation levels of sports is still below average for women, disabled adults and those living in material deprivation but slowly is reaching the average national target.
Social aspects of Fitness.
Physical activity can foster social cohesion, as well as physical health. Both the NHS and Sport Wales indicate that activities from within fitness can develop relationships with others.
Sport Wales claims that engaging in sport or fitness clubs could be one of the most powerful methods to create close friends as well as stimulate a socially active life.
The NHS also indicates that exercising in public open space can allow the development of a sense of community leading to social interaction that improves wellbeing.
Physical activity builds social cohesion, health, and community through friendships and shared spaces.
What does the NHS advise?
The NHS urge people to participate in at 2 and a half hours of exercise per week to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
People below 18, the NHS suggests reducing sitting time by moving around the home, classroom, or community.
Adults should try to sit less during the day, including at work, commuting, and at home.
Older people aged 65+ should avoid sitting watching TV for long, getting up during adverts, use stairs and take part in activities in the community and create hobbies.
On average, people in the UK spend 9 hours sitting daily which is said to be the leading cause of cancer and type 2 diabetes.
To see more info, visit the NHS Sit Less article.
A brief NHS England video on the benefits of physical activity and how to reach fitness goals.
Please always consult your regional health organisation for medical & health information.
Visit the NHS website for health information (UK): https://www.nhs.uk/
This article contains public sector information from the NHS website & UK Government licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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