Help to get active

Physical activity

There are many health benefits to being active every day.

Staying active can:

  • reduce your chance of getting conditions such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases
  • improve your sleep
  • help you maintain a healthy weight
  • improve your quality of life
  • reduce the symptoms of depression and anxiety

How much physical activity you need to stay healthy

Adults need to do 2 types of physical activity each week to stay healthy or to improve health:

  • aerobic activity that gets you breathing harder and your heart beating faster
  • strength exercise to make your muscles stronger

Keeping Active 

For more information on keeping active and what is available locally, follow these links below: