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Physical activity tips (8) - have fun
Better Health — Liven up your fitness plan. There are so many ways to be active. Have fun with it! Make activity social and challenging, and try lots of different things. Fitness and physical activity should be fun. If you're enjoying activity, you'll have no ...More…
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Physical activity tips (7) - get support
Better Health — Having support from other people can help you get started on a physical activity plan and keep going. Ask family and friends to help and remind you. Changing your lifestyle to become healthier and more active takes commitment and motivation. ...More…
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Physical activity tips (6) - be safe
Better Health — If you want to stay healthy and avoid injury, you need to exercise safely. Safety is about using common sense, understanding basic techniques and listening to your body. If you want to stay healthy and avoid injury, you need to exercise safely. ...More…
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Physical activity tips (5) - find time
Better Health — Finding time for physical activity or exercise seems difficult. But if you make health a priority, you can do some activity every day. You may feel that every day is a juggling act. Trying to fit in work, family, a social life ... and now ...More…
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Physical activity tips (4) - make plans
Better Health — Starting and maintaining a physical activity program requires planning. Write down your activity plan and your goals. You've worked out what activities you want to do, and when and where you want to do them. Well done! Now write them down. Most ...More…
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Physical activity tips (3) - get ready
Better Health — Physical activity won't just happen - you need to plan for it. Set realistic goals, start slowly, mix it up and keep track of your progress. Have any other concerns about your ability to start regular physical activity. Think about the healthier ...More…
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Physical activity tips (2) - reject excuses
Better Health — Most of the excuses and barriers we put up can be overcome simply. Don't let them get in the way of a healthier you. Most people can come up with plenty of reasons why they can't be active - from being too busy, too tired or too old to not having ...More…
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Physical activity tips (1) - think active
Better Health — Obesity increases the risk of chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes and heart disease. While there is no miracle cure, you can help to prevent most of these conditions through healthy eating and regular exercise. Around ...More…
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Physical activity - women
Better Health — Many women find it hard to find the time to exercise. They may find it hard to fit physical activity into their daily routine due to the demands of parenting and lack of time, money or motivation. However, there are lots of ways you can ...More…
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Obesity in children - management
Better Health — Parents can help their children to reach and maintain a healthy weight. Simple techniques in the home can have a dramatic effect on reducing childhood overweight and obesity. There's a lot parents can do to help their children reach and maintain ...More…
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Healthy ageing - stay physically active
Better Health — Physical activity (exercise) can help older people maintain independence, recover from illness and reduce their risk of disease. Muscle mass and bone strength can be improved with regular exercise. Walking, swimming, dancing and cycling are all ...More…
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Pregnancy and sport
Better Health — Most pregnant women should be able to play some sports at some level throughout most of their pregnancy. Your doctor may advise you to avoid playing sports if you have a pregnancy-related medical condition like pre-eclampsia, or if you are ...More…