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Benefits of regular physical activity

If you are regularly physically active, you may:

• reduce your risk of a heart attack 
• manage your weight better 
• have a lower blood cholesterol level 
• lower the risk of type 2 diabetes and some cancers 
• have lower blood pressure 
• have stronger bones, muscles and joints and lower risk of developing osteoporosis 
• lower your risk of falls 
• recover better from periods of hospitalisation or bed rest 
• feel better – with more energy, a better mood, feel more relaxed and sleep better. 
• makes mind peaceful 
• Doing any physical activity is better than doing none. If you currently do no physical activity, start by doing some, and gradually build up to the recommended amount.
• Be active on most, preferably all, days every week. 
• Accumulate 150 to 300 minutes (2 ½ to 5 hours) of moderate intensity physical activity or 75 to 150 minutes (1 ¼ to 2 ½ hours) of vigorous intensity physical activity, or an equivalent combination of both moderate and vigorous activities, each week. 
• Do muscle strengthening activities on at least two days each week.  
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•                   EXERCISE  helps people lose weight and lower the risk of some diseases. Exercising regularly decreases a person's risk of developing certain diseases, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure. Exercise can help a person age well. This may not seem important now, but your body will thank you later