For years, we’ve celebrated physical activity for its clear benefits to our bodies, stronger hearts, healthier weight, and reduced disease risk. But its role in improving our mental health is just as substantial and has rightfully received unprecedented attention recently. As our understanding of the brain-body connection grows, exercise is emerging as an incredibly powerfulContinueContinue reading “Beyond the Body: The Powerful Mental Health Benefits of Exercise”
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Tackling Youth Physical Inactivity: A Call to Action
A change in attitude is urgently needed because what we are currently doing clearly isn’t working
A beginners guide to high intensity interval training
How much physical activity is enough?
How much physical activity is enough to benefit your health?
Sedentary behaviour is commonplace around the world! Sedentary behaviour is not simply a lack of physical activity. It is spending too much time in positions that don’t use any energy. Many of us sit for long periods on the sofa, or at the computer or desk. This damages our health because of the way itContinueContinue reading “How much physical activity is enough to benefit your health?”
6 thing’s that happen inside your body when you exercise
Regular physical activity is good for us. It reduces our risk of cardiovascular disease and up to 13 different types of cancer, is really good for our bones and joints, and it’s great for our mental health too! But what actually happens inside the body to make it so good for us? Here are 6ContinueContinue reading “6 thing’s that happen inside your body when you exercise”
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