Why should I be active?
- Being active is healthy for your body,
- It keeps you fresh at school/work
- It improves concentration & attention span
- It strengthens your body and your bones
- It protects you against illnesses
- It relieves stress & freshens you up
- It helps you maintain a healthy body weight
- It prevents & help you manage Diabetes, high BP, heart disease & stroke
- It helps you sleep better at night
How can I be active?
- You do not need to go to a gym to be active,
- It can be any form of physical activity that keeps your body parts moving.
- It could be working in the garden,
- Playing outside as the family,
- Walking briskly,
- Playing skipping rope,
- Moving along an exercise video in the lounge,
- Climbing stairs instead of using a lift whenever possible,
- Parking far from your destination, so you can walk there.
It could be dancing or any other form of sport. Whatever it is, just get moving!
Moves you can do to keep active in the office:
Nqobile Muyambo RD(SA), Private Dietitian,
74 Gladstone Street,
Dundee
034 218 1043
