Exercise

Exercising

Eat well and Keep Fit

Eating a regular balanced diet and doing regular exercise can make a significant difference to your moods. You'll feel more energetic and able to look after yourself. there's also the added benefit of looking fit and toned, which is a confidence booster.

Don't let the sofa rule your life. Get motivated and you'll soon see the benefits of keeping fit!

 

Some Useful Tips!

Set yourself goals

• Without any knid of objective, you risk growing bored and giving up.
• Maybe you plan to run a half marathon, lose a few pounds before you head off on holiday, or simply want to be able to walk to town without needing a lie down when you get home.
• Whatever goal you choose, it'll help you stay focused and fired up.

Create a schedule

• Establish some order to your new fitness regime; otherwise it'll quickly crumble. There's no need to overdo it. Experts recommend 20 minutes of cardiovascular exercise, three times a week (the kind that works your lungs and gets your heart pumping.

Find a fitness buddy

• A friend who shares your objectives can help you stay on track.
• it's all too easy to convince yourself that it's ok to skip a workout, but another matter entirely if it means facing a friend who's standing there all warmed up and ready to go.

 

 Think of the Benefits!

 

The Body Beautiful ~ A new, toned physique will help boost your confidence. 

Sleep ~ If you have trouble sleeping, doing some exercise may help!

Energy ~ Regular exercise actually boosts your day-to-day energy levels rather than zapping them even further. It's a great way to give yourself an energy boost after a long day.

Socialising ~ Running by yourself in unlikely to help you meet new people, but joining a running club will. Te same applies to pretty much any sport, be it diving or dancing. It doesn't matter what level you are - there are often beginner, intermediate and advanced sessions. Plus the friends you make will help boost your morale and keep you motivated.

Mental Health ~ Regular exercise helps boost your mental health.

Longer Life ~ Staying in shape can reduce your risk of adult-onset diabetes, heart disease, stroke, blood vessel disorders, thrombosis and andgina to name a few. Moderate exercise can also reduce a young woman's chance of developing breast cancer by 60%.

For more information contact:

Health Promotion - (01534) 443900

 

or to get an Active Card tel: 449888 or click here for more details.

 

Alternatively check out the British Heart Foundation website for further information on staying healthy.

 

Regular exercise along with healthy meals will help improve your fitness and tone your muscles helping to achieve a healthier shape and make you feel better.

Some people do struggle with their weight more than others for many different reasons. If you are looking to change your wieght, up or down, or just to get fitter and tone up, think about where you can get some good advice.

This could be from parents, guardians, teachers, youth workers, someone from your local gym or a nurse or doctor from your mesdical practice. Getting soem reliable support can really help.

For more information visit:

www.teenweightwise.com