Why Exercise

Exercise can improve your health and reduce the risk of developing several diseases like type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. It can have immediate and long-term health benefits. More importantly, regular exercise can improve your quality of life.

Several benefits include:
• 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 the risk of osteoporosis

• Recover better from period of hospitalisation or bed rest

• Feel better – with more energy, a better mood, feel more relaxed and sleep better.

• A healthier state of mind

If you are unsure about joining a gym then start by making small changes throughout your day, such as walking instead of using the car to travel short distances, walking your children to school, parking earlier and walking the rest of the way.

It’s never too late to begin!