Why 30 a Day?

Looking good, feeling good

There are some real, tangible benefits in staying active as you get older. By incorporating 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity into your daily routine you’ll soon notice an improvement in your health, appearance and sense of well being.

Your health

Even if you’re inactive, if you start to exercise now you can reduce your chances of suffering from diseases like heart disease and stroke in later life.

Regular exercise can also have a positive impact on
managing conditions like high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes.

Other key health benefits include:

• keeping your weight under control
• helping to lower high blood cholesterol levels
• helping to reduce the risk of developing some cancers
• helping to control joint and bone problems

Well being

Exercise can also have a huge impact on your appearance and mental well being. By deciding to get active you’ll feel more positive about life and be better able to cope with life’s problems.

You are more likely to:

• look better – exercise gives you a leaner body shape
• have more energy
• feel more confident
• have better concentration
• sleep better
• relax more easily
• cope with stress and anxiety better

Better sex life

Regular physical activity helps increase your energy levels which mean you’re more likely to enjoy many aspects of your personal and social life, including sex.

See also:

Why do I need to do 30 minutes a day?

What happens if I am not active enough?

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