What makes it important to you?
What makes physical activity important for you?
Many people enjoy being active not just for their health but because it makes them feel better and helps stop their weight creeping up. Being more active can also benefit the whole family. You may want to ask yourself what being more active means to you.
From the list below, think about which of these is important to you. Print off this page and tick the boxes if you like.
The way you feel and look
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Make me more mobile so that I can do more, like play with the children, climb the stairs, not get out of breath |
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Make me feel happier and less stressed |
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Make me feel better about myself |
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Help me spend time with family, friends or meet more people |
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Help me sleep better |
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Change my body shape and help me get into my old clothes |
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Mean more time for me away from everyday life |
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Make me feel more in control |
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Why not add other benefits of your own here?
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Your health
Physical activity also has many other health benefits, some of which are highlighted below:
- improve your diabetes control and help prevent some of the complications of diabetes
- reduce the chances of you having a heart attack or stroke
- prevent and treat high blood pressure
- improve your blood fat levels including cholesterol
- strengthen your bones to help prevent osteoporosis (brittle bones)
- help treat arthritis and lower back pain
- benefits weight management, including weight loss, which helps all of the above.
http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Guide-to-diabetes/Healthy_lifestyle/Keeping_active/How_is_it_important_to_you/