Importance of fitness
We all know that physical activity is vital for our health and wellbeing. It reduces the risk of heart disease and conditions such as obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, unhealthy blood cholesterol levels and poor bone health. But too many of us don’t get enough.
FLORA PRO-ACTIV spread can help reduce the absorption of cholesterol and be part of a healthy lifestyle. We recognise that exercise is the basis of a healthy lifestyle – and it’s also a great antidote for the stresses of life, helping us relax and get a good night’s sleep.
Benefits of getting started
If you find you’re too tired to be active, you’ll be surprised at how much more energetic you feel once you get started!
Remember that moderate activity in your daily life is enough to gain health benefits. For example, take the stairs rather than the lift and get off the bus a stop early and walk. There are so many ways to become more active. Take a look at some of our other ideas:
- Try and get at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity on most days of the week. Start gently, maybe once or twice a week, and build up gradually. If you find 30 minutes is too difficult in one go, aim for three 10-minute sessions and build it up gradually.
- Cool down at the end of your activity, don’t stop suddenly
- Try to be varied with the physical activity you undertake, so that you exercise different muscle groups.
- Arrange to do some activity with a friend; you are more likely to do it regularly if you support each other
- Wait at least an hour after heavy meals before exercising
- Aim to do sufficient activity to make you feel warm and slightly breathless; you don’t have to be speechless
- Don’t be in pain. If you feel pain, stop.
If you are planning vigorous exercise, consult your doctor first. This is especially important if you are male and over 40, or female and over 50. or recovering from an illness, are pregnant, or have a medical condition or joint problem which you believe may be aggravated.
