Regular exercise and an appropriate diet and lifestyle are essential to maintain heath and wellbeing.

According to a report 'The Health Benefits of Physical Activity'  by the Department of Heath dated 9th February 2007 -

"There is substantial evidence to support the role of physical activity in promoting good health. Regular physical activity decreases the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and diabetes, and the associated risk factors such as hypertension and obesity. Physical activity also has a role in preventing falls among older people.

41% of men and 33% of women have high blood pressure. Physical activity can help to prevent these conditions - in the case of CHD, experts have found that physically inactive people have about double the risk of CHD. "

Another report by the Chief Medical Officer Entitled 'At Least Five A Week' states:

'People need to stay active over the whole of their lives if they are to stave off the threat of obesity and killer diseases like cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes and cancer.

For general health benefit, adults should achieve a total of at least 30 minutes a day of at least moderate intensity physical activity, on 5 or more days of the week.

Up to two-thirds of men and three quarters of women don't take enough physical activity for a health benefit; a quarter of adults and six per cent of 2-20 year olds are obese; and

'Adults who are physically active reduce their risk of developing major chronic diseases, such as heart disease and stroke and type 2 diabetes, by up to half (50%), and the risk of early death by about 20-30%. This report must be the wake-up call that changes attitudes to active lifestyles in every household."

Contact me and we can work out a program to minimise the risks of many serious medical conditions maximise your chances of a healthy, active and enjoyable lifestyle.

People who are fit and healthy have more energy and enjoy life more!